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La Grande Roue de Paris
The image is a vintage Art Nouveau poster advertising "La Grande Roue de Paris". This was a massive Ferris wheel built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in Paris.
Key details about the poster and the Ferris wheel:
Poster Style: The artwork is an example of Art Nouveau, a style popular at the time. It features two "angelic nymphs" and a stylized, surreal sunset background. The artist of the poster is identified as Imp. J. Barreau and the poster's creation date is circa 1899.
The Ferris Wheel: At 96 meters (315 ft) tall, La Grande Roue de Paris was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world when it opened. Its passenger cars were so large that after the wheel was disassembled between 1920 and 1922, they were used as homes for families in France.
Modern Day: A different, transportable Ferris wheel also called "Roue de Paris" was installed in Paris for the millennium celebrations in 2000. It is a temporary attraction that has appeared in various locations around the city and the world. |
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