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Boulevards Collection

Boulevards have long been the vibrant arteries of cities, bustling with life and history

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Algiers, Algeria - Waterfront Boulevards

Algiers, Algeria - Waterfront Boulevards
Algiers, Algeria - Les Boulevards et les Coteaux (the slopes/ramps) de Mustapha Superieur. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879, by Camille Pissarro

The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879, by Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro (1830- 1903). French painter. The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris, France - Boulevard des Italiens

Paris, France - Boulevard des Italiens. Date: 1850

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Flag of the City and Giants, Corpus Christi Procession, the Ramblas, Barcelona, June 8th

The Flag of the City and Giants, Corpus Christi Procession, the Ramblas, Barcelona, June 8th
863077 The Flag of the City and Giants, Corpus Christi Procession, the Ramblas, Barcelona, June 8th, 1928 (chalk & w/c on paper) by Bone

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Les Grands Boulevards, in Paris in the 19th century (print)

Les Grands Boulevards, in Paris in the 19th century (print)
5614323 Les Grands Boulevards, in Paris in the 19th century (print); (add.info.: Les Grands Boulevards, from Le Boulevard des Italiens in the direction of Le Boulevard Montmartre, Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Boulevard Montmartre at night, Paris, c. 1900

Boulevard Montmartre at night, Paris, c. 1900
3785033 Boulevard Montmartre at night, Paris, c. 1900.; (add.info.: Boulevard Montmartre at night, Paris, c. 1900.); Lebrecht History

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Boulevard Saint- Denis, Paris, c. 1904

Boulevard Saint- Denis, Paris, c. 1904
3785053 Boulevard Saint- Denis, Paris, c. 1904.; (add.info.: Boulevard Saint- Denis, Paris, c. 1904.); Lebrecht History

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Exterior Boulevards

Exterior Boulevards
This sketch shows a pair of somewhat subdued looking young men speaking with a lady under the light of her door, she has a posture of dominance with her hands placed on her hips. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Traffic and people in the street Boulevard des Capucines, Chaussee d Antin

Traffic and people in the street Boulevard des Capucines, Chaussee d Antin and the new theatre in Paris, France
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, body of water, boulevards, building, buildings, contemporary, copy, countryside, cultural site, cultural sites, depiction

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris Provisioned (engraving)

Paris Provisioned (engraving)
1052430 Paris Provisioned (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Provisioned. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: New Years Day on the Boulevards (engraving)

New Years Day on the Boulevards (engraving)
1056958 New Years Day on the Boulevards (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Day on the Boulevards)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Inside Paris, Sketches by Balloon (engraving)

Inside Paris, Sketches by Balloon (engraving)
1052188 Inside Paris, Sketches by Balloon (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside Paris, Sketches by Balloon)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevards, Brussels (engraving)

The Boulevards, Brussels (engraving)
5221325 The Boulevards, Brussels (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulevards, Brussels)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving)

Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving)
1052359 Sketches by Balloon Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by Balloon Post)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Excitement in France (engraving)

The Excitement in France (engraving)
1058230 The Excitement in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excitement in France)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The War, Defence of Paris, a Council of War on the Boulevards (engraving)

The War, Defence of Paris, a Council of War on the Boulevards (engraving)
1104633 The War, Defence of Paris, a Council of War on the Boulevards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Defence of Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)

Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833372 Women in a demonstration on Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBoulevards Collection: La promenade (colour litho)

La promenade (colour litho)
3095710 La promenade (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La promenade. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: WW2 - The population of Paris invade the Boulevards in frenzy of joyous excitement

WW2 - The population of Paris invade the Boulevards in frenzy of joyous excitement. Date: 1945

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Dreyfus Excitement in Paris, Scene on the Boulevards during the Re-Trial of Dreyfus (litho)

The Dreyfus Excitement in Paris, Scene on the Boulevards during the Re-Trial of Dreyfus (litho)
1592515 The Dreyfus Excitement in Paris, Scene on the Boulevards during the Re-Trial of Dreyfus (litho) by English School

Background imageBoulevards Collection: La Promenade des Boulevards (chalk & ink on paper)

La Promenade des Boulevards (chalk & ink on paper)
1153773 La Promenade des Boulevards (chalk & ink on paper) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 15x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Laon from the Boulevards (colour litho)

Laon from the Boulevards (colour litho)
669322 Laon from the Boulevards (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laon from the Boulevards)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1840 (colour litho)

The Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT290553 The Boulevard des Italiens, c.1840 (colour litho) by Benoist, Felix (1813-1896) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBoulevards Collection: View of the Walk of Sighs at Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving)

View of the Walk of Sighs at Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving)
468845 View of the Walk of Sighs at Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving) by Ziegler, Johann (c.1750-1812); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Holiday Sketches, on the Boulevards in Paris (engraving)

Holiday Sketches, on the Boulevards in Paris (engraving)
1099743 Holiday Sketches, on the Boulevards in Paris (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches, on the Boulevards in Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The War, Review of the National Guard, by General Trochu, on the Boulevards of Paris (engraving)

The War, Review of the National Guard, by General Trochu, on the Boulevards of Paris (engraving)
1104616 The War, Review of the National Guard, by General Trochu, on the Boulevards of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: War Pictures from Paris (engraving)

War Pictures from Paris (engraving)
1052028 War Pictures from Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Pictures from Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Map showing the extent of work during the Haussmann period of development in Paris

Map showing the extent of work during the Haussmann period of development in Paris
CHT344090 Map showing the extent of work during the Haussmann period of development in Paris from 1854-71, 1871 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Election of the President of the French Republic (engraving)

Election of the President of the French Republic (engraving)
1617813 Election of the President of the French Republic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election of the President of the French Republic)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo

Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo
419886 Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo, Florence (w/c on paper) by Poggi, Giuseppe (1811-1901) and Sanesi, Nicola (1818-89); Museo di Firenze Com era

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Limegrove Walk, Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving)

Limegrove Walk, Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving)
468841 Limegrove Walk, Augarten, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving) by Ziegler, Johann (c.1750-1812); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Detail of a panorama of the Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1840 (colour litho)

Detail of a panorama of the Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT290560 Detail of a panorama of the Boulevard des Italiens, c.1840 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Sketches from Paris by Balloon Post (engraving)

Sketches from Paris by Balloon Post (engraving)
1052223 Sketches from Paris by Balloon Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Paris by Balloon Post)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevards, Paris, on New Years Day (engraving)

The Boulevards, Paris, on New Years Day (engraving)
1103763 The Boulevards, Paris, on New Years Day (engraving) by Pelcoq, Jules (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulevards, Paris, on New Years Day)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Election of General Boulanger as Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Paris (engraving)

Election of General Boulanger as Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Paris (engraving)
1055371 Election of General Boulanger as Member of the Chamber of Deputies for Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Rue Royale, Paris, 1898 (oil on canvas)

Rue Royale, Paris, 1898 (oil on canvas)
5615623 Rue Royale, Paris, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Schryver, Louis de (1863-1942); 56.5 x 83.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Triumphal Arch on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving)

Triumphal Arch on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving)
1608152 Triumphal Arch on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphal Arch on the Boulevards des Italiens)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Vienna, from above the Burg-Thor, looking North-East (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Vienna, from above the Burg-Thor, looking North-East (engraving)
1105345 Bird s-Eye View of Vienna, from above the Burg-Thor, looking North-East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Vienna)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: New-Years Fete in Paris, the Boulevards on a Bal d Opera Night (engraving)

New-Years Fete in Paris, the Boulevards on a Bal d Opera Night (engraving)
1105446 New-Years Fete in Paris, the Boulevards on a Bal d Opera Night (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New-Years Fete in Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Paris of the future (colour photo)

Paris of the future (colour photo)
3093727 Paris of the future (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris of the future. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Boulevards of Paris, seen from Boulevard de la Madeleine. Postcard sent in 1913

Boulevards of Paris, seen from Boulevard de la Madeleine. Postcard sent in 1913
660450 Boulevards of Paris, seen from Boulevard de la Madeleine. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Boulevards (engraving)

The Boulevards (engraving)
725724 The Boulevards (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulevards. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Map of Paris depicting the citys famous monuments, 1882 (coloured engraving)

Map of Paris depicting the citys famous monuments, 1882 (coloured engraving)
CHT176892 Map of Paris depicting the citys famous monuments, 1882 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Confetti battle on the boulevards of Paris on Mardi Gras (engraving)

Confetti battle on the boulevards of Paris on Mardi Gras (engraving)
6000489 Confetti battle on the boulevards of Paris on Mardi Gras (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The Queens Visit to Paris, Procession on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Paris, Procession on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving)
1608456 The Queens Visit to Paris, Procession on the Boulevards des Italiens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Paris)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Before the Capitulation, a Stroll on the Boulevards (engraving)

Before the Capitulation, a Stroll on the Boulevards (engraving)
1052392 Before the Capitulation, a Stroll on the Boulevards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Capitulation, a Stroll on the Boulevards)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: The General Elections in France (engraving)

The General Elections in France (engraving)
1046624 The General Elections in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Elections in France)

Background imageBoulevards Collection: Life in Paris, Christmas Time on the Boulevards (litho)

Life in Paris, Christmas Time on the Boulevards (litho)
1063683 Life in Paris, Christmas Time on the Boulevards (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Paris, Christmas Time on the Boulevards)



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Boulevards have long been the vibrant arteries of cities, bustling with life and history. From Algiers, Algeria's waterfront boulevards to Paris' iconic Boulevard des Italiens, these grand avenues hold stories that span centuries. In Algiers, Algeria, the waterfront boulevards offer a picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea. As you stroll along their promenades, you can feel the rich cultural heritage that permeates every corner of this North African city. Paris, France is renowned for its elegant streets and none more so than Boulevard des Italiens. This famous thoroughfare has witnessed countless moments in history and continues to be a hub of activity today. Whether it's enjoying a leisurely café au lait or exploring the chic boutiques that line its sidewalks, there is always something captivating happening on this iconic street. The exterior boulevards of Paris are equally enchanting. Camille Pissarro captured their beauty in his painting "The outer boulevards, Snow" in 1879. The snow-covered streets evoke a serene atmosphere amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Speaking of traffic and people in Parisian streets, Boulevard des Capucines comes to mind. A historic photograph from 1869 showcases the lively scene outside Theatre du Vaudeville - later home to Paramount Opera films and Gaumont Opera. This digitally restored reproduction transports us back to an era when entertainment was at its peak on these very streets. Paris Provisioned engraving depicts another facet of life on these beloved boulevards - commerce. The image showcases vendors selling their wares as shoppers go about their daily routines; a snapshot into everyday life during times gone by. But not all moments captured on they can joyous ones. In St Petersburg during April 1912, demonstrators took to the streets protesting against the Lena massacre in Siberia – an impactful black-and-white photo that serves as a reminder of the power of collective action.