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Paris Demolitions - heating-room, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Paris Demolitions - heating-room, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris Demolitions - the Hotel des Haricots, or prison of the National Guard of Paris: heating-room, 1864. Interior of...the Hotel des Haricots, as the prison is facetiously called by the members of the Garde themselves, by reason of the solemn item that figures in the tariff of condiments affixed to the wall of each cell - "Haricots blancs a la maitre d'hotel, 50 centimes."...The term of imprisonment extends from twelve hours to eight days...the prison being open at certain hours every day for the reception of "convicted visitors." The approaching extension of the station of the Orleans Railway will necessitate the demolition of the Hotel des Haricots, and the consequent destruction of a large collection of drawings, paintings, and verses, drawn, painted, and inscribed on the walls of several of the cells, and signed by such names as Decamps, Gavarni, Gustave Dore, Daumier, Janet, Bertall, Theophile Gauthier, Henry Murger, Arsene Houssaye, Alfred de Musset, and a host of other celebrities who, even in their hours of punishment, contributed something towards the entertainment and instruction of future occupants'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a glimpse into the Paris Demolitions of 1864, specifically focusing on the heating-room of the Hotel des Haricots, also known as the prison of the National Guard of Paris. The image provides a rare look inside this historical prison, showcasing the stark conditions in which inmates were held.
The description accompanying the photograph sheds light on the unique nickname given to the prison by its own guards - "Hotel des Haricots" or "Bean Hotel", due to an amusing item listed on each cell's menu board offering white beans with butter for a mere 50 centimes. It details that prisoners could be incarcerated anywhere from twelve hours to eight days, with designated visiting hours for "convicted visitors".
Notably, it mentions that renowned artists and writers such as Decamps, Gavarni, Gustave Dore, and Alfred de Musset left their mark within these walls through drawings, paintings, and verses. Their contributions added a touch of creativity and culture to an otherwise grim environment.
As plans for demolition loom over the Hotel des Haricots to make way for railway expansion, this print serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era in Parisian history. It immortalizes not only the physical space but also the artistic legacy left behind by its famous occupants.
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