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Column In London, 1904 - oh no, it's Paris!!
This is one of over 200 images taken in the Spring of 1904 by an unknown photographer on a tour through Europe. If you can add any information about the images or their locations, your comments are most welcome.
Picture Added on 29 May 2007.
Comments
Doesn't look the same.... There seems to be only a very narrow connection between this column and the statue ('Nelson' himself, if it is him) on this photo. The Nelson column however is different.
I've flicked through dozens of photos on Google Images and other sites like www.essential-architecture.com/LO/LO-065.htm .
But it really seems different.
Added by Marcel on 30 May 2007.
I've flicked through dozens of photos on Google Images and other sites like www.essential-architecture.com/LO/LO-065.htm .
But it really seems different.
Added by Marcel on 30 May 2007.
It turns out this isn't London at all. The street sign on the right says "Rue de Rivoli". It's Paris!
Added by Bill Nelson on 31 May 2007.
Added by Bill Nelson on 31 May 2007.
I believe this to be the Column Vendome - 44 metres high - which is comprised of a stone core, encased in the bronze of 1250 cannons captured at the Battle of Austerliz (1805). It was designed by Denon, Gondouin, and Lepère and modelled in the style of Trajan's Column in Rome. It was constructed during 1806 - 1810, The spiral bronze bas-relief was created by Bergeret.
Originally a statue of Napoléon a Caesar was placed on top. This was replaced by a likeness of Henri IV which was removed during the 100 Days (1815) when Napoléon returned from Elba and attempted to regain power. Afterwards Louis XVIII installed an enormous fleur-de-lys, but Louis-Philippe restored Napoléon in military uniform.
During the Commune in 1871, a group of Communards led by Gustave Courbet the artist, tore down the column. Rather than pay for its re-erection, as he was ordered, Courbet died (1877) in exile in Switzerland. During 1873 - 1874, the column was re-established at the center of Place Vendôme with a copy of the original statue on top.
Added by Peter Langsdale on 31 December 2007.
Originally a statue of Napoléon a Caesar was placed on top. This was replaced by a likeness of Henri IV which was removed during the 100 Days (1815) when Napoléon returned from Elba and attempted to regain power. Afterwards Louis XVIII installed an enormous fleur-de-lys, but Louis-Philippe restored Napoléon in military uniform.
During the Commune in 1871, a group of Communards led by Gustave Courbet the artist, tore down the column. Rather than pay for its re-erection, as he was ordered, Courbet died (1877) in exile in Switzerland. During 1873 - 1874, the column was re-established at the center of Place Vendôme with a copy of the original statue on top.
Added by Peter Langsdale on 31 December 2007.
If you found this interesting, have a look at the following groups of pictures.
Collection of photos 1904 tour Europe
Added by Marcel on 30 May 2007.