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12-JUN-2010

Ceiling in Printemps Department Store

A remarkable feature of the building is an elaborate stained-glass cupola above the main restaurant in the store.
In 1939, to avoid the risk that it would be destroyed in bombing attacks, the cupola was dismantled and stored at Clichy.
It was restored in 1973 by the grandson of its original designer, using plans that had been kept in the archives of the family business. (This bit of history was found on Wikipedia.)

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Roland Le Gall22-Jan-2021 15:05
Wonderful picture...
Will Hoskins03-Oct-2013 20:33
My favorite from this great gallery. I love the diagonals and of course the colors. V
MarcViskens20-Dec-2012 18:55
very beautiful
marc
princess31-Jan-2011 17:08
Superb colors and details, composition and great framing. V.
settler01-Dec-2010 13:57
Wow!..V!
Chris Spracklen24-Nov-2010 22:58
Brilliant shot of this amazing roof, Jane. (V)
Susan Rovira16-Sep-2010 01:06
In a department store? I don't think we'll see that at WalMart anytime soon....Beautiful composition.
Alain Boussac29-Aug-2010 05:18
Remarkable. V.
Jim Coffman01-Jul-2010 12:53
Gorgeous capture,Jane! Beautiful colors! V V V
René Gysi01-Jul-2010 10:01
Very nice to look at. Wonderful details and great colors. Superb! V
Guest 01-Jul-2010 06:22
WOW! Fantastic shot Jane.. wonderful colours and composition. V
bill friedlander01-Jul-2010 01:15
Fantastic capture of this magnificent ceiling. The colors and graphics are amazing. V
Curt Knaus01-Jul-2010 00:25
Wow! Love the colors and detail. Excellent composition. V.
PauloCGama30-Jun-2010 23:38
Wonderful details of this super ceiling. Very nice framing. V
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