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The Corbeille at the Bourse of Paris, 1873 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Corbeille at the Bourse of Paris, 1873 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR252951 The Corbeille at the Bourse of Paris, 1873 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Pelcoq, Jules (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Napoleon I ordered the creation of the Bourse to Alexandre Theodore Brongniart (1739-1813) in 1808; completed in 1813-26 by Eloi Labarre and Hippolyte Lebas; Palais Brongniart; the corbeille is the floor of the Stock Exchange, where the traders gather in a circle to make their deals; inner rail; money trading ); French, out of copyright
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Banking Business Busy Courtyard Economic Economics Finance Financial Merchants Parisians Stock Exchange Third Republic Top Hat Trader Traders Trading Transaction Frenetic
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This photo print, titled "The Corbeille at the Bourse of Paris, 1873" takes us back in time to witness the bustling atmosphere of the stock exchange during the Third Republic in France. The engraving by Jules Pelcoq showcases a moment of frenetic activity as merchants and traders gather on the corbeille, or floor, to make their deals. The historic significance of this image lies not only in its depiction of commerce and finance but also in its architectural context. Napoleon I commissioned Alexandre Theodore Brongniart to create the Bourse in 1808, with construction completed between 1813 and 1826 by Eloi Labarre and Hippolyte Lebas. This grand Palais Brongniart served as a hub for financial transactions, attracting individuals from various backgrounds seeking economic opportunities. As we observe this scene closely, we see men adorned with top hats engaging passionately in money trading within an inner rail enclosure. The courtyard setting adds depth to our understanding of this vibrant marketplace where fortunes were made and lost. It is fascinating how this single photograph encapsulates both the intensity and camaraderie that characterized these trading sessions. "The Corbeille at the Bourse of Paris" offers us a glimpse into an era when business dealings relied heavily on personal interactions rather than digital platforms. Through this remarkable piece captured by Pelcoq's lens, we are transported back to a time when every transaction was sealed with handshakes amidst a sea
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