Erich Andres, Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Photograph

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This is a black-and-white photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, taken in 1952. The image shows the … Read more This is a black-and-white photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, taken in 1952. The image shows the monumental arch, a symbol of French national pride and history, located at the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile). The arch features intricate carvings and bas-reliefs on its facade, depicting historical and allegorical scenes. Vintage cars are visible on the street around the monument, providing a sense of the era. Trees and buildings in the background suggest a typical Parisian urban setting. The overall composition highlights the grandeur of the architecture and the nostalgic atmosphere of post-war Paris. Keywords: Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1952, black-and-white, vintage photograph, French architecture, historical monument, Place Charles de Gaulle, post-war Paris, bas-reliefs, classic cars, urban scenery, tourism, history, national pride. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photographers, who used a Leica. His images today are displayed in several museums, for example in the Civil War Museum in Salamanca, Spain, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Industrial Museum in Oberhausen, Germany. Andres was a contributor for Edward Steichens Exhibition "The family of man" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1951. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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