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
25 comments:
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
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.
Oh! so delicate and sweet - I love how the sunlight just lightly brushes her forehead - Beautiful!
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.
Fabulous, strange and beautiful, Genie.
A very lovely angel. Great light. It looks she is welcoming the sun. Nice one.
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
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.
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!
it doesn't get any better than being compared to fine, dark chocolate, Genie. Thanks!
I have posted this sweet face but I have never been able to get her just right. You did!
V
Great close on the angel!
God bless you!
Cezar
You've captured a neat study.
I love the way the hands are positioned. Your photo makes one pause for a closer look.
The shape of hands is amazing. Great capture with a nice perspective
Fabulous detail, Genie—beautifully composed!
Perfection! I love the round tile pieces.
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.
Love the angel.
Great angle for your photo, Genie.
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.
Love your angle on this angel. :)
Controversy or not, this part of the church looks nice...
Magnifique photo.
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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