Twee reproducties van ontwerpen voor de Wereldtentoonstelling van Parijs in 1889 door Joseph Cassien-Bernard en M. Nachon before 1886

These two reproductions of designs for the 1889 Paris World Fair were drawn by Joseph Cassien-Bernard and M. Nachon. They were made using ink on paper. These designs, in essence, are technical drawings that serve as blueprints, but the precision involved speaks to their own kind of artistry. Each line, each carefully measured space, represents hours of drafting work that would have translated into architecture and urban planning on a monumental scale. These drawings served as a means to an end: the creation of a space for the World Fair. The designers were not just artists; they were project managers. They bridged the gap between artistic vision and practical execution. Understanding this drawing means appreciating not only the beauty of the draftsmanship, but also its place in the history of labor and large-scale production. By viewing the plan through this lens, we can better appreciate the complex relationship between design, labor, and the cultural significance of events like the World Fair.