Gezicht op het stadhuis in Parijs na de brand door de Commune van Parijs before 1875

This 19th-century photograph captures the aftermath of the Paris Commune's fire at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris's City Hall. The image shows the building's facade, severely damaged but still standing, viewed from a bridge over the Seine River. The photographer, unknown, used a sepia tone and captured the building's architectural details, highlighting the impact of the Commune's fire on the structure. The photo serves as a historical document, providing a glimpse into the tumultuous events of 1871.