NICE, CROISETTE, AND BEACH - Lot 11

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NICE, CROISETTE, AND BEACH - Lot 11
NICE, CROISETTE, AND BEACH Overtourism 1959–1961 4 photos, vintage silver gelatin prints, captioned (with dated labels) and stamped on the backs 18 x 13 cm each Signs of aging on one photo; corner very slightly creased Note: This set of four vintage silver gelatin prints offers a striking testament to the rise of mass tourism on the French Riviera in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The beaches of Nice, the Croisette, and the coastal promenades are teeming with people, revealing the extraordinary popularity of the French Riviera during the Trente Glorieuses. With sunbathers, dense crowds, and the bustling activity of the seaside resorts, these photographs vividly capture the atmosphere of an era when paid vacations and the democratization of leisure profoundly transformed lifestyles. Preserved in their original silver gelatin prints, complete with captions, dated labels, and stamps on the back, these documents hold significant historical and documentary value. They illustrate the evolution of tourism practices and serve as a valuable record of the emergence of mass tourism on the French Riviera, which remains one of Europe’s most iconic destinations to this day. This collection will appeal to collectors of vintage photography, enthusiasts of 20th-century social history, and anyone interested in the evolution of landscapes and leisure activities in France.
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