Entrée de l’ancien cimetière Saint-André, 13 rue Suger, en 1906. 6ème arrondissement 1906

Frédéric Houbron made this watercolour painting of the entrance to the former Saint-André cemetery on Rue Suger in Paris in 1906. The painting captures a moment in the urban fabric of Paris, inviting us to consider its social and cultural implications. The old cemetery entrance, now part of the street, hints at layers of history and memory embedded in the city. Houbron's choice of subject matter and style reflects broader trends in early 20th-century art. During this period, there was increasing interest in capturing everyday life and the changing urban landscape, documenting the transformations of the city. To truly understand this artwork, historians might delve into archival records, maps, and photographs of Paris, as well as studies of urban development and social history. These resources would shed light on the cultural values and social dynamics shaping artistic production.