Bouquinistes sur le quai d’Orsay
1927
Imagine strolling along the Seine in 1927—it's chilly, the trees are bare, but the books are calling! Swedish Art Nouveau architect Ferdinand Boberg sketches the famous *bouquinistes* of the Quai d'Orsay, where gentlemen in heavy coats and hats browse overflowing wooden crates of second-hand treasures. The tall, ornate lamppost anchors the scene, framing a quiet moment of literary hunting. These iconic booksellers, whose green boxes line the riverbanks today, are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, making this sketch a snapshot of protected Parisian history.
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