House in Nantes
ca. 1923
Frederick G. Hall captures a charming, crooked corner of Nantes, France, in this detailed print from around 1923. The scene is dominated by a leaning, half-timbered house that looks like it's about to tip over into the street, showcasing medieval architecture that was sadly largely destroyed in later years. Down below, daily life bustles along with women in period dress chatting on the corner, a cart being loaded with goods, and two dogs playfully interacting in the foreground. It feels like a loving snapshot of a vanishing world, preserving the rustic character of the city's old streets before modernization took over.