Vier gezichten op plaatsen in Parijs c. 1830 - 1850

These prints offer glimpses into Paris, showcasing structures such as the Louvre, Hotel Royal des Invalides, the Panthéon, and the Colonne de Juillet. Each edifice embodies architectural ideals and aspirations of its time. Consider the column, a symbol deeply rooted in human history, echoing the Roman triumphal columns. The spiral friezes narrate victories and commemorate historical events, like Trajan’s Column. The column reappears through time and space, shifting from a symbol of military triumph to one of civic pride. Emotionally, these structures evoke a sense of permanence. Their solid presence reminds us of humanity’s ambition to create lasting legacies. The resonance of these forms is not linear but cyclical, mirroring the way history resurfaces, is reinterpreted, and infused with new emotional weight across generations.