Instead of thinking of nineteenth-century Paris as a city of gloom, with dark and filthy streets and slums rife with social disorganization, our image is of broad boulevards, of street festivals, and of happy people walking down the boulevards or congregating in cafes and restaurants.This image is powerfully influenced by…

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The Impressionist paintings of nineteenth-century Paris, with their bright colors and bustling street scenes, have contributed significantly to our image of a vibrant and lively city during this time period.

Instead of Thinking of Nineteenth-Century Paris as a City of Gloom