Gezicht op de École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Parijs before 1874

This is the back side of a photograph of the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris, taken by the photographer Noël Paul Chapus before 1874, the year of his birth. The photograph is a carte de visite, a small format portrait photograph popular in the 19th century. This image is interesting because it was taken during a time period before Chapus was even born. The "École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts" is a prestigious French art school, with a long history of educating some of the most talented artists. This carte de visite provides a glimpse into the school's history and the art world of the 19th century.