This is only a portion of the entryway to Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris found on Rue Saint-Roch, just around the corner from Avenue de l'Opéra. The architect's name is etched into the façade, along with the date: Bruno Pellissier, arch't. 1917.
Remember to "look up"
Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris45, rue Saint Roch
75001 Paris
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Bonsoir Madame. Isn't it wonderful how so many Parisian buildings were "signed" by their architects? Since I am not an architecture major, it always helps when the construction date is listed. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I love atlantes! In Paris two eyes are not enough to see all the beautiful things of the city.
you are so right to draw our attention to what is 'up' there...
Quelle idée de montrer ses biceps ainsi! Comme moi à la plage!...
A moins que la corniche, située au dessus de lui, lui fasse mal à la tête...
Bon début de semaine, Genie!
"I've drunk so much wine I can't feel my legs."
He looks as though he's about to attempt rubbing his stomach and patting his head at the same time. {And if Dive is right, he'll need some luck achieving that in his legless state.}
I like those statues! they always seem very "true", so they seem to be suffring from carrying heavy things. Look at this glance!
Very interesting façade with the statues!Great capture!
Léia
He is looking you right in the eyes,wanting to tell you something, good you looked up to him!
"Christ, where am I? And who are you? And what did I drink?
He seems quintessentially Parisian. But the poor legless chap won't be going anywhere, soon.
Fun photo, Genie.
I find that quaint: etching the name of the architect in an obvious spot on the facade of many many buildings in Paris.
I like the effect of this chap scratching his head. Probably in confusion as to what happened to the lower portion of his body.
I love it - I could not take my eyes of him my first visit to Paris. It captures your attention and makes your mind wonder away in a beautiful land of myths. :-)
I felt he was reaching out to welcome you into his building ... Perspective makes all the difference. Very nice in B & W making all the detail stand out.
What an incredible face. I love trying to figure out what the expression is trying to convey.
One of the many things I love about Paris!! It is amazing that design and beauty is just every where. I even painted a man hole cover that I spotted in Paris! I also have an entire series of photos from the Villeroy and Boch store right on the border of Germany and France. There were tons of these kind of details on that building, just Fabulous!!!
I love how he looks confused, a little lost and holding up his sash. I'm going to have to make a concentrated effort to hunt this guy down!
Whoa! I wonder what he is thinking and more importantly what the architect's thoughts were when he designed this.
Kris
Oh he does look a little bemused Genie, so happy that you look up and find all these treasures for us to see.
Paris is a city of art, everywhere you look is an artsy treasure.
Well.....it's....different.
I am so happy to have found your joyful place of musings. Seeing your header picture was enought to transport me back to a very intense and happy chapter of my life; I lived in Paris between 2000 and 2004 and then moved to live by the sea in Normandy and now Tours. I am very happy where I am but my heart will always be in Paris. We lived near the old site of the BnF and my daughter was at school in the 5ième so I would have the intense joy of walking past Notre Dame every morning, often at sunrise.
Sorry, I wasn't expecting to tell you part of my life story but, I guess, that is the power of your blog.
See you soon,
Stephanie
Well captured! Nice shot
Another marvelous capture and a great reminder to always look up!! And that is something we all need to be reminded of these days!! Hope your week is off to a great start, mon amie!
Hugs
Sylvia
I like the humanity in this sculpture, Genie. It doesn't look like an invincible god or the leader of a great army. It looks like a mortal scratching his head to understand life, just like the rest of us.
He looks a bit worried, doesn't he? :-) Wonderful detail!
how whimsical. I like him :)
looks like the poor fellow is lost - or lost something - his lower torso perhaps?
He looks so real. Well, except for missing his bottom half. I love his expression.
Excellent advice, Genie! And of course we benefit when you follow it yourself. This poor guy looks like he has a headache from holding up the architrave (or whatever part of the building that is) for lo these 94 years!
I loved that guy!
V
Such great detail. I think the sculptor who actually created this must have pleased the architect very much.
I never tire of seeing all the wonderful details of the architecture in Paris.
J'adore les commentaires de Richard. Dans mon imagination, je peux voir Richard à la plage comme ça!
Richard showing his muscles at the beach and Dive into the wine... Paris Paul and JB getting into the act... Who knew that the architecture could elicit such interest!
I could not find any additional information on the architect, but the gentlemen shown here is one of a pair, not matching, who are supporting the doorway. This elder figure is on the left and a younger male on the right who uses both his hands for support (but has not lost his toga).
Enjoy your week. I am working diligently and am a bit slow on the visits.
Bises,
Genie
The sculptures of cities like Paris never cease to amaze me. They originate from a time and place where art was truly magnificent.
Fantastic artwork. Nicely captured.
Darryl and Ruth :)
Amazing detail.
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