Au Bon Marché 1880

"Au Bon Marché" is a wood engraving by Smeeton-Tilly, a British artist, depicting the department store "Au Bon Marché" in Paris, France. The engraving, created in 1880, captures the bustling entrance to the store on the Rue de Babylone, showcasing the architectural grandeur of the building and the lively street scene with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The detailed depiction of the storefront with its elaborate signage, including the prominent "Au Bon Marché" inscription, reflects the era's fascination with commercialism and the burgeoning retail industry in Paris.