1937 Print Paris Exposition Rive Gauche Left Bank River Seine Tour Boats ILL7

This is an original 1937 halftone print (with caption in French) of the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) of the Seine at the Paris Exposition of 1937. Seen here are the Swiss and Italian buildings.

The Paris Exposition of 1937 (Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne) took place May 25 to November 25, 1937 in Paris, France under the looming threat of World War II. The site stretched along the banks of the Seine including the Trocadero area and the Champs de Mars. The theme of the Exposition was art and technology as applied to modern life, and the symbol of the Exposition was the Palais de Chaillot, a curved, double-winged palace designed by Jacques Carlu, Louis-Hippolyte Boileau, and LŽon AzŽma.

CONDITION

This 74+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No aging. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 14.25 inches; 26 x 36 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: 1937 International World Exposition

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