Rue gustave geffroy biography

Art critic and novelist; first biographer of Monet and early historian of Impressionism.
Rue Gustave-Geffroy.
Rue Gustave Geoffroy.

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Narrow Street in Paris recalls Gustave Geffroy’s praise for Bonnard at the time of his first solo exhibition in 1896: “No one better captures the look of the street, the colored patch seen through the Parisian mist, the passing silhouettes, a young girl’s frail grace…the evanescent faces of the street, born and vanished in an instant.” The painting depicts the view from Bonnard’s apartment high above the medieval rue Tholozé in Montmartre. The window view was to become an increasingly prominent motif for Bonnard, but in this early work he chose only to imply its presence, allowing it to dictate the image’s boundaries. The result was a detached and arbitrarily composed “slice of life.”

While seldom overtly anecdotal, Bonnard’s scenes reveal keen, often comical observation: for example, here, a vendor staggers under his load while a chic Parisienne passes him; in the background, a cyclist rides past the richly colored window of a butcher’s shop. The ironic detachment implicit in such early work recalls the instantaneous quality of photography, while the cha

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Stroll through Paris's 13th arrondissement

The 13th arrondissement of Paris, often associated with its modern skyscrapers and Asian quarter, is in fact full of historical and picturesque treasures. Between cobblestone streets, flower-adorned houses, and old factories, this walk takes you through a village-like Paris. Follow the route to discover some of the emblematic spots in the 13th arrondissement, rich in history and charm.

Starting at Corvisart Metro Station: heading to the Butte-aux-Cailles

Begin your walk at Corvisart station, on metro line 6. Upon exiting, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Butte-aux-Cailles. This neighborhood, a former village untouched by Haussmann's renovations, is one of the most charming corners of Paris. Walking along rue de la Butte-aux-Cailles, you’ll discover a series of cobblestone streets and workers’ houses with colorful facades.

Stop at the “L’Oisive Thé” knitting café, where you can enjoy tea or a pastry while participating in a knitting session, a very popular activity

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RC satin paper 250 grams

The photosensitive emulsion is coated on a polyethylene support called RC (Resin Coated) which makes this paper particularly resistant to handling and stable over time.

The print is made from the digital file on real silver photo paper. The Durst Lambda imager uses paper with silver emulsion. The transfer is made directly from the digital file, by exposing the photosensitive support with red, green, and blue laser beams. The paper is then developed in a chemical process, washed and dried. This technology guarantees very high-quality productions and a traditional photographic rendering.

The RC satin paper 230 grams is only available for the format 24 X 30 cm.

Hahnemühle baryta paper 315 grams

The baryta silver paper is a paper on a thick cardboard support, covered with a sensitive emulsion and a layer of barium sulfate (or baryte). It is this mineral which allows the whiteness of the paper and its exceptional durability.

Today, paper manufacturers have adapted baryta paper into a modern digital version for inkjet printing. We have chosen