Rue Norvins, place du Tertre Montmartre 

Antoine Blanchard painted this evocative street scene of Montmartre using oil on canvas. Notice how the horse-drawn carriage evokes a sense of nostalgia. This motif of the horse and carriage—once ubiquitous—now transports us back, suggesting a longing for times past. Think of classical friezes where horses symbolize power and nobility. Over time, the carriage transformed into a symbol of leisure. The image speaks to our collective memory, a connection to simpler times. In the Freudian sense, this can be seen as a manifestation of the "reminiscence bump," the tendency for older adults to have increased recollection for events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood. The carriage, therefore, isn't just a vehicle; it is a vessel carrying the weight of our shared history. It reminds us that every image is a palimpsest, inscribed with layers of meaning, each echoing through time.