NOTRE DAME DE PARIS (BEFORE THE FIRE!) OIL PAINTING SIGNED BY ARTIST BURMOY

NOTRE DAME DE PARIS (BEFORE THE FIRE!) OIL PAINTING SIGNED BY ARTIST BURMOY

HISTORICAL ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF THE NOTRE DAME IN PARIS BEFORE THE DEVASTATING FIRE (THE SPIRE IMPLODED IN THE FIRE BUT IS STILL ON PAINTING) THAT ENGULFED IT IN 2019. IT IS SIGNED BURMOY AS FAR AS I CAN DECIPHER IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER.
 
THE ARTIST REMAIN OBSCURE AND I COULD NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION REGARDING HIM OR HER ONLINE. IT MIGHT BE THAT I HAVE THE ARTIST NAME INCORRECT BUT MANY A LESSER KNOWN VINTAGE ARTIST IS KNOWN TO HAVE LITTLE BIOGRAPHICAL INFO AVAILABLE ONLINE.
 
Standing majestically on the banks of the River Seine, Notre Dame de Paris has been a focal point of Parisian life for centuries. It is one of the most  and . In addition, it was home to many artworks and other treasures, and has been visited by millions of people from all over the world.
 
So it was quite a shock when the building caught fire and was almost destroyed in April 2019. There are few buildings in Paris that mean as much to the locals as this one. It has stood witness to some of the most significant events in French history, with its two towers and front facade ingrained in our memory.
 
ORIGINAL: IT IS 100 PERCENT ORIGINAL. SEE PHOTOS PLEASE.
SIZE WITH FRAME:  35CM WIDE 32CM HIGH
SIZE PAINTING: 22,5CM WIDE 20CM HIGH
CONDITION: PAINTING ANDFRAME IN GOOD CONDITION.

ABOUT NOTRE DAM: 
Construction began in 1163 AD. The majority of the work was completed in 1345, but ongoing improvements have continued ever since.
The two towers at the front are 226 ft (69 metres), making it one of the tallest churches in Europe at the time.
The exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most iconic and recognizable facades in all of Paris. Built in the Gothic style, the architecture is highlighted by many gargoyles and rose windows, which were added during different periods in the cathedrals history.
There are 5 large bells inside the towers of Notre Dame de Paris. The largest and oldest of the bells is known as the Bourdon Emmanuel and is located in the South tower. It was cast in 1681 and weighs 13 tonnes, producing the lowest tone. The other four bells are located in the North Tower. They chime on all sorts of special occasions.
King Louis IX (1226-1270) brought back the Crown of Thorns and other holy relics from the Crucifixion of Christ to France from Constantinople (today known as Turkey). The relics were at first housed in a nearby chapel the Sainte Chapelle.
After the French revolution (1789-1799),  came to power. In 1804, he chose to crown himself Emperor of France inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.
After Napoleons coronation, the holy relics were moved in 1804 to the cathedral treasury of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, to be cared for by the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. The most famous of these relics was the Crown of thorns. At the time of the fire in 2019 the firefighters were instructed to give first priority in saving this timeless relic.
Victor Hugo, a  as well as politician, decided to raise awareness and used the ancient Cathedral as the backdrop for his latest novel that was released 1831. The book became an instant classic, and fans from around the world came flocking to Notre Dame.
The Great Organ of Notre Dame de Paris has over 8,000 pipes and was built in the 18th century. The original organ was built in 1403 and was rebuilt many times. It now consists of approximately 8,000 pipes, five keyboards and pedals, and 109 stops and is one of the largest instruments in France.
On April 15, 2019, during an ongoing restoration a fire broke out in the cathedrals attic and forest roof. The fire destroyed most of the roof and the 19th-century spire, with debris falling onto and damaging much of the vaulting inside the Cathedral.
The two towers and its bells however did manage to survive the fire. Great Organ was also saved but sustained water damage during efforts to put out the blaze.
Some of the sacred objects, including the crown of thorns, a piece of the cross, and the tunic believed to have been worn by King Saint Louis all made it out of the church unscathed.
In honor of its, survival, the bells rung out again on the 1-year anniversary of the blaze. The French government has set a 5 year deadline to complete the reconstruction works, in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Right in front of the Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris, a tiny plate engraved with a compass is marked on the ground. It is known as point zéro des routes de France and it is from this point distances to and from Paris are measured.
 
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