The city of love, fashion and freedom could not leave photographers indifferent. Among them, Roger Schall stands out — the French master of photography of the early 20th century. The peak of his work occurred in the 1930s — 1940s, and he devoted most of his works to his beloved Paris. In the pictures of Schall, you can see everyday life in the French capital 80 years ago.
Keep looking at the amazing retro photos of Paris from the 1930s to the 1940s and enjoy the unique atmosphere of freedom, love and creativity.
Roger Schall was born in 1904 in France. He photographed for the most famous publications of the 30s and influenced the development of photographic art of that time. The master was most interested in the daily life of Paris, which later became his favorite topic. Schall filmed the French capital before, during and after the German occupation. In 1967, he stopped shooting and devoted himself to painting. The creative legacy of the photographer is about 100,000 images.
Take a look at the wonderful black and white photographs taken on the streets of Paris more than eight decades ago.
Paris was, is and will remain not only the capital of France, but also the center of world art, including photography. Live retro pictures take us back many decades and allow us to enjoy the atmosphere of romance and freedom reigning on the streets of this city. The heart of France continues to beat in the rhythm of love and carelessness.
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