Framed Photograph – Illumination of the Place de la Concorde, Paris 1960s

Elegant and moody view of the Place de la Concorde in evening light, captured by the renowned French photographer Willy Ronis in the early 1960s. This rare piece comes from his celebrated Paris album, published by Arthaud in 1962, showcasing Ronis's masterful ability to evoke the soul of the city.

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" × 15 3/4"

• Technique: Photographic print

• Origin: France

• Date: 1962

• Author: Willy Ronis (1910–2009)

• Framing: Framed