Ondergelopen villa en voortuin tijdens de overstroming van Parijs 1910 - 1911

G. Dangereux created this photograph of a flooded villa and garden in Paris. It reflects concerns about urban life and how the environment was changing around the turn of the 20th century in France. Photography was becoming very popular at this time, capturing events both big and small. This photo is important because it documents the Great Flood of 1910, when the Seine River overflowed, causing major damage and disruption in Paris. Looking at the image, we see the high water engulfing homes and gardens, turning familiar spaces into watery landscapes. It shows the vulnerability of even the wealthy to natural disasters, and raises questions about city planning and environmental awareness. Understanding this photo involves looking into archives and news reports of the time to grasp the full impact of the flood. By examining such records, we can better appreciate the social, cultural, and institutional contexts that shaped not only the event itself, but also how it was recorded and remembered through images like this one.