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I Combined Old And New Photos Of Paris To Bring History To Life
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I Combined Old And New Photos Of Paris To Bring History To Life

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I’m Julien Knez from Paris (France). I found photos of Paris taken between 1871 and 1968, and then photographed the same site from the same angle. Here are some pictures from my new book “Paris, Fenêtres sur l’Histoire”, published by Parigramme.

When historical photographs are inserted into contemporary settings, we open astonishing windows to the past. More than ever, the inquisitive contemporary spectator is plunged into the depths of time, as if given the opportunity to stroll on different stages, at the heart of History in the making.

Tour Eiffel, 1900

Place de l’Opéra, 1940

Hôtel-de-Ville, 1944

Place Vendôme, 1871

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Jardin du Luxembourg, 1895

Place de l’Opéra, 1900

La Seine. Notre-Dame, 1930

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Arc de Triomphe, 1909

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“Odéon” Station (Métro), 1910

Le Printemps. Boulevard Haussmann, 1930

Le Moulin Rouge, 1900

Le Grand Palais, 1944

Rue du Faubourg-du-Temple, 1871

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Rue Gay-Lussac, 1968

Quai de Conti, 1900

Boulevard Saint-Denis, 1910

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JustAGirl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the pictures fit exactly! It reminds me of how most places in Paris still hold on to their past arcatecture

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Imperfekt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen similar collections but none as extensive or perfectly matched as this one. Especially the many ones with historical references. Wonderfully done.

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JustAGirl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the pictures fit exactly! It reminds me of how most places in Paris still hold on to their past arcatecture

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Imperfekt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen similar collections but none as extensive or perfectly matched as this one. Especially the many ones with historical references. Wonderfully done.

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