Paris incendié 1871

"Paris Incendié," a printed page from an album of historical photographs of the aftermath of the Paris Commune, was published in 1871. This page, by H. de Bleignerie, advertises the album, which included a historical overview, a notice on the monuments and streets that were burned, and 20 photographs of the most notable ruins. This page is representative of the popular visual culture of the late 19th century, which was concerned with documenting important historical events. The small, printed page is an example of historical ephemera.