Framed Photograph – Arc de Triomphe Illumination, Paris 1960s

Atmospheric photograph of the Arc de Triomphe illuminated at night, captured by renowned French photographer Willy Ronis in the early 1960s. This rare image originates from the 1962 Paris album published by Arthaud and reflects Ronis's poetic vision of the city. A collector’s gem that embodies the timeless charm of Parisian streets.

Willy Ronis (1910–2009) was one of the most prominent French photographers of the 20th century, regarded as a master of humanist photography alongside figures like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Doisneau. His images captured everyday life in Paris and its people with tenderness, sensitivity, and deep humanity. Ronis was renowned for his ability to freeze fleeting moments—of light, gesture, or glance—that together created a poetic portrait of the city. His book Paris, published in 1962 by Arthaud, is among his most celebrated albums and serves as a visual tribute to the atmosphere of postwar Paris.

Product details:

• Dimensions: 15 3/4" x 15 3/4"

• Technique: Photographic print

• Origin: France

• Date: 1962

• Signature: Unsigned

• Framing: Framed