Lithograph Engraving - Paris The Saint Jacques Tower The Butcher's Shop And Rue De Rivoli - 19th Century

Original lithograph by Philippe BENOIST, draftsman and lithographer AUBRUN, depicts the Saint-Jacques Tower, located in the historic district of Paris, at the intersection of Rue de Rivoli and Rue Saint-Martin. Beautiful hand-painted watercolors. The Saint-Jacques Tower, a Gothic vestige dating from the early 16th century, is one of the few remaining elements of the former Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie church, destroyed during the French Revolution. The engraving depicts a lively scene of Parisian life in the 19th century. We can observe passers-by, street vendors, children playing in the street, as well as customers going to the surrounding shops. This type of representation highlights the excitement of the capital at that time. Commercial signs: The buildings surrounding the tower display signs characteristic of the 19th century, such as "Maison d'Accouchement", "Dentiste", or "Manufacture de Vêtements", offering an overview of the diversity of economic activities of the time. The Saint-Jacques Tower, listed as a historic monument, was once a starting point for pilgrims going to Santiago de Compostela. The engraving, part of a series on Paris in its splendor, illustrates the importance of this monument in Parisian heritage and highlights the urbanization of the capital in the 19th century. Dimensions: Frame: Height 45 cm - Length 53 cm - Width 53 cm Baguette: 4 cm, Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 19th century circa 1865, Frame: CURRENT - Gold bevel - Marie-Louise in bottle green wild silk - Wooden baguette, elm burl.