Sunday, August 7, 2011

Église Saint Jean de Montmartre - l'ange


This unusual church made of reinforced cement between 1894 and 1904 sits at the foot of Montmartre across from Place des Abbesses. The organ was built by the famous Cavaillé-Coll in 1852 for a church in Lyon and later moved here. This Art Nouveau style church was one of the first to use concrete, brick, and ceramics as building materials. It has been the center of much architectural controversy over the years.

The photo is one of two angels gracing the front entry.

Bon dimanche


Église Saint Jean de Montmartre
19, rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris
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25 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 7, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Terrific capture, Genie! I love all the different textures and colors and the angel, of course. Great composition! Hope your weekend is going well, mon amie!!

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

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  2. Rob-bearAugust 7, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    The introduction of some very "modern" construction materials, and related styles. And, of course, that would be controversial. But the angel, despite her modernity, also speaks of a prior age. Good picture, Genie. Et bon dimanche.

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  3. DianneAugust 7, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh! so delicate and sweet - I love how the sunlight just lightly brushes her forehead - Beautiful!

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  4. MalyssAugust 7, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    The angle you choosed gives strength to that picture.
    The modern way of the past is now the past way for modern times..But when there's a real beauty in the building, it will survive to years and controversy.

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  5. diveAugust 7, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Fabulous, strange and beautiful, Genie.

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  6. JoeAugust 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    A very lovely angel. Great light. It looks she is welcoming the sun. Nice one.

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenAugust 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a lovely angel. I'm trying to imagine being one of the first churches to use concrete and brick in Paris. I would definitely call that a trend setter. And off of the couture catwalk too...
    Sam

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  8. LouiseAugust 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love that picture Genie. I must admit it made me curious to see the whole church- wow that is an unusual church, isn't it? I think you took about the most beautiful picture of it. I am curious to see inside though.

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  9. MAugust 7, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Such an angelic angel! Her face is so sweet and her hands look somdelicate in prayer. Lovely photo of a very interesting and different Parisian church. Bon dimanche!

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  10. brattcatAugust 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    it doesn't get any better than being compared to fine, dark chocolate, Genie. Thanks!

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  11. VirginiaAugust 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I have posted this sweet face but I have never been able to get her just right. You did!
    V

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  12. Cezar and LéiaAugust 7, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great close on the angel!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  13. BirdmanAugust 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    You've captured a neat study.

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  14. HarrietAugust 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love the way the hands are positioned. Your photo makes one pause for a closer look.

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  15. Fábio MartinsAugust 7, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    The shape of hands is amazing. Great capture with a nice perspective

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  16. AlexaAugust 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Fabulous detail, Genie—beautifully composed!

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  17. RandyAugust 7, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Perfection! I love the round tile pieces.

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  18. martinealisonAugust 7, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    J'aime tous ces petits cabochons autour de cet ange... Une belle prise.
    Gros bisous et merci ma chère Génie pour ton dernier gentil commentaire.

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  19. LoreeAugust 7, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Love the angel.

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  20. JackAugust 7, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great angle for your photo, Genie.

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  21. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 8, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    There is something of beauty in every Paris church I have visited and this one was no exception. Marie and I visited with Peter (Peter's Paris) in April and enjoyed the details of its design. It was not until I started looking at my photos and researching for interesting points that I discovered the valuable organ. I wish that we had heard the magnificent sounds that day... It appears that I must return.

    Je vous souhaite une bonne semaine.

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  22. HalcyonAugust 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love your angle on this angel. :)

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  23. Siddhartha JoshiAugust 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Controversy or not, this part of the church looks nice...

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  24. cieldequimperAugust 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Magnifique photo.

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  25. The Fashionable TravelerAugust 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Your photograph makes me want to seek out this church on my next trip to Paris. Thanks for providing the address.
    -Catherine

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Merci for your comments!