Steampunk - The city of wonderment 1889 - Side by Side
by Mike Savad
Title
Steampunk - The city of wonderment 1889 - Side by Side
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Colorized Photo
Description
Colorized photo from 1889
Original title: Interior of Gallery of machines
Location: Grenelle District, Paris France
I've always wanted to see a Worlds Fair, but its either in a different country, or a time i'n not alive, and isn't that always the way? This one was in Paris back in 1889. They built this huge building, all in front of the Eiffel tower, which was built just 10 years prior.
They had all kinds of things there, from stuff for your home, to art from around the world. Everyone was represented there, and everyone had something to offer.
This room had stuff in it. That's all I can tell you about it, there wasn't much of a description as to what these things are. They are large metal things, that are tall, and probably full of water and oil, if those floorboards have anything to say about it. The giant still on the left looks like its still being built, I wonder if the guy ever did find his missing hat?
The look of the place had a trade show vibe, only things were huge and many. You could roll back and forth on a large rolling platform in the centers of each area. Those triangular sections were the rails. Look at that wonderful staircase, behind that rickety ladder on the left, wonderful.
There are even some cranes in the background.
There was a postcard from this exact location, but there were only 3 colors, and I don't think any of the items were that color. I chose brighter than normal colors thinking that these are all demonstrations, and the best way to describe something is to present it in brighter than normal colors. But I didn't want everything bright because it would look like a fun house.
This image was probably one of my more complicated colorizing projects, it was like doing two cities, because there was a ton of detail everywhere.
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