Exposition Universelle Collection

Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut)
712319 Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 121x165 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Crowds, Dedication of U.S. Building May, 1900 (b/w photo)
1129023 Great Crowds, Dedication of U.S. Building May, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Cannons at the Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo)
1129027 Cannons at the Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Palace of Diverse Industries, side view, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo)
1129028 Palace of Diverse Industries, side view, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Gas Pavilion, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo)
1129026 Gas Pavilion, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Russian agitators demonstrating at the Russian Pavilion in advance of the Exposition Universelle of 1900, 1900
3480901 Russian agitators demonstrating at the Russian Pavilion in advance of the Exposition Universelle of 1900, 1900; (add.info)

Interior of Gallery of Machines, showing textile machinery, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo)
1129025 Interior of Gallery of Machines, showing textile machinery, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Hoisting machine displayed in Gallery of Machines, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo)
1129024 Hoisting machine displayed in Gallery of Machines, Paris Exposition, 1889 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Exposition Universelle
2910420 Exposition Universelle; (add.info.: 1900 Le Chateau d'eau and plaza, Palace of Electricity, Exposition Universelle, 1900, Paris, France.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exposition universelle et internationale de St. Louis (Etats-Unis), 1903. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Exposition universelle et internationale de St. Louis (Etats-Unis), 1903. Private Collection

Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Private Collection

Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Pavilion "The Government of the Satsuma Province of Japan" at the Paris Universal Exhibition 1867. From Le Monde illustre, 1867. Private Collection

The 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Palais du Champs de Mars, Exposition universelle... 1878. Creator: Anonymous)
The 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Palais du Champs de Mars, Exposition universelle de 1878), 1878. Private Collection

The 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Palais du Champs de Mars, Exposition universelle... 1878. Creator: Anonymous)
The 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Palais du Champs de Mars, Exposition universelle de 1878), 1878. Private Collection

Panoramic view of the Exposition Universelle of 1878 in Paris, 1878. Creator: Fougère (active ca 1878)
Panoramic view of the Exposition Universelle of 1878 in Paris, 1878. Private Collection

The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855), 1855. Creator: Guesdon, Alfred (1808-1876)
The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855. Le palais de l'Industrie a Paris), 1855. Private Collection

The 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1867), 1867. Private Collection

The 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1867), 1867. Creator: Rivière, Charles (1848-1920)
The 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1867), 1867. Private Collection

Gustav Eiffel in the form of the Eiffel Tower, Exposition universelle, 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Lepère, Auguste (1849-1918)
Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Embrasement de la Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Garen, Georges-Felix (1854-?)
Embrasement de la Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Ce que sera la tour Eiffel la grande attraction de Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Ce que sera la tour Eiffel la grande attraction de Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855), 1855
The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855. Le palais de l'Industrie a Paris), 1855. Private Collection

The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855), 1855. Creator: Anonymous
The 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris (Exposition Universelle de 1855), 1855. Private Collection

Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (albumen silver print)
6118806 Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (albumen silver print) by Durandelle, Louis-Emile (1839-1917); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

A river boat on the Seine in 1878, 1898 (litho)
5913106 A river boat on the Seine in 1878, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A river boat on the Seine, 1878)

The monumental door of the exhibition of the United States of America, from L'Album de l'Exposition 1889 by
STC217082 The monumental door of the exhibition of the United States of America, from L'Album de l'Exposition 1889 by Glucq, Paris 1889 (litho) by French Photographer

The Palace of the Empire of Brazil (Champ-de-Mars) from L'Album de l'Exposition 1889 by Glucq
STC217084 The Palace of the Empire of Brazil (Champ-de-Mars) from L'Album de l'Exposition 1889 by Glucq, Paris 1889 (litho) by French Photographer

The Pont d'Iena and the Palais du Trocadero, Paris, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XIR172261 The Pont d'Iena and the Palais du Trocadero, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri Giffard
2757508 Henri Giffard. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. French inventor Henri Giffard)

Illustration depicting the International Exposition of 1867 (Exposition Universelle d'art et l'Industrie)
5304909 Illustration depicting the International Exposition of 1867 (Exposition Universelle d'art et l'Industrie), was the second world's fair to be held in Paris

Map, Plan of the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1889, France
Vintage illustration, Map, Plan of the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1889, France

Trouble between Indochinese workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (colour litho)
2807754 Trouble between Indochinese workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Universal Exposition of 1900: Installation of the Star on Top of the Palace of Electricity (engraving)
XIR155345 Universal Exposition of 1900: Installation of the Star on Top of the Palace of Electricity (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Exposition universelle 1900. Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, 1900. Private Collection

Exposition Universelle 1900, 1901 (woodcut)
715081 Exposition Universelle 1900, 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 23.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Fashion of a French woman, Victorian, 1880s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Fashion of a French woman, Victorian, 1880s, 19th Century

Exposition Universelle, Les travaux de la tour Eiffel, Les ouvriers a cinquante metres au-dessus du sol (engraving)
3623904 Exposition Universelle, Les travaux de la tour Eiffel, Les ouvriers a cinquante metres au-dessus du sol (engraving) by French School

Paris Exhibition, Machinery Hall in the Exhibition Palace, Champ de Mars, the British Section (engraving)
1621773 Paris Exhibition, Machinery Hall in the Exhibition Palace, Champ de Mars, the British Section (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition)

The Paris International Exhibition, the Monaco Pavilion, in the Trocadero Park, Exterior and Interior (engraving)
1621885 The Paris International Exhibition, the Monaco Pavilion, in the Trocadero Park, Exterior and Interior (engraving) by English School

Paris International Exhibition, the Tunisian, Egyptian, and Swedish Pavilions, in the Trocadero Park (engraving)
1621874 Paris International Exhibition, the Tunisian, Egyptian, and Swedish Pavilions, in the Trocadero Park (engraving) by English School

Paris Exhibition, Tazza, by Messers Elkington and Company, a Pompeian Lady at her Toilette (engraving)
1621850 Paris Exhibition, Tazza, by Messers Elkington and Company, a Pompeian Lady at her Toilette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition)

Paris Exhibition, the Algerine Pavilion, Trocadero Park (engraving)
1621849 Paris Exhibition, the Algerine Pavilion, Trocadero Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition, the Algerine Pavilion, Trocadero Park)

Paris Exhibition, the South Australian Court (engraving)
1621564 Paris Exhibition, the South Australian Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition, the South Australian Court)

The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section (engraving)
1050066 The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section)

The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving)
1050171 The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition of 1878)

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"Exposition Universelle: A Spectacle of Innovation and Grandeur in Paris" Step into the past and witness the breathtaking scenes from the Exposition Universelle, a series of world fairs held in Paris throughout history. From fireworks illuminating the night sky to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, this grand event captivated visitors with its unparalleled charm. In 1867, nations from around the globe converged upon Paris for the International Exposition. The magnificent illustrations depict a bustling fairground where art and industry intertwined, showcasing advancements that shaped our modern world. Fast forward to 1889, as L'Album de l'Exposition reveals an architectural marvel - The Palace of the Empire of Brazil on Champ-de-Mars. This stunning lithograph transports us back to a time when opulence reigned supreme. The Pont d'Iena and Palais du Trocadero stand tall against a backdrop of cobbled streets in an enchanting black-and-white photograph from c. 1900. These structures served as gateways to another realm within the exposition grounds, inviting visitors into a world filled with wonder. As construction commenced on what would become one of France's most beloved symbols -the Eiffel Tower- we catch a glimpse through an albumen silver print captured in 1888. Little did they know then that this towering masterpiece would become synonymous with both Parisian elegance and technological prowess. Yet it was not just about architecture; it was also about cultural exchange. The United States showcased its might through a monumental door while Indochinese workers faced challenges during their participation at the Exposition Universelle in 1900 – depicted vividly through colorful lithographs. Maps detailing these vast exhibition spaces reveal intricate planning behind each edition of Exposition Universelle, ensuring every visitor could navigate effortlessly through countless pavilions representing diverse nations. Even humor found its place amidst anticipation for opening day.