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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1940 A Couple Walking Along Seine River Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1940 Photo of A Couple Walking Along Seine River in Paris France. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
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Taken during the second year of World War II, this photograph of a couple strolling along the banks of the iconic River Seine in Paris depicts a moment of relative calm before the global conflict escalated. The war, which ultimately ended in 1945 with the defeat of the Axis Powers by the Allied Forces, reshaped the world's geopolitics for the next century. The collapse of the German, Italian, and Japanese regimes, known for their anti-democratic policies and war crimes, ushered in a new era of political and military strategy that defined the post-war world.
The River Seine, flowing through the heart of Paris, remains one of the city's most revered landmarks and a symbol of its enduring charm. Originating about 30 miles north of Dijon, the Seine's source has been owned by the city of Paris since 1864. Visitors can explore the grotto marking its origin, adorned with statues of a dog, dragon, and nymph, highlighting the river's significance in French culture and history.
This photograph's distinctive black-and-white aesthetic transports viewers back in time, creating a poignant connection between past and present. It offers a rare glimpse of life in Paris, the "City of Light," during wartime-a moment of resilience and beauty amidst turmoil. As an enduring piece of European photographic history, this image captures the spirit of a city and a continent navigating an unprecedented era.
