Alfred Guesdon : “exceptional Pair Of Views Of The Universal Exhibition Of 1855”

Alfred Guesdon (1808-1876): “Exceptional pair of views of the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition”, color lithographs, watercolored and gummed 38 x 82 cm with the image on sheet 60 x 94 cm. One free, already cleaned with two traces of folds, the other fixed by the edges on a cardboard and slightly photo-oxidized with stains on the right edge. Bilingual French-English captions, they represent the emblematic building built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1855, the Palais de l'Industrie, seen from the outside as well as an interior view showing the flagship of know-how. French style of the time. These very large format pieces, animated by countless characters, are extremely decorative. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or telephone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our site: galerielhoste.com.