The postcard is identified on the reverse as “ARLES – Ville romaine” (Arles – Roman City) and presents six distinctive scenes:
- Les Arènes – A dramatic aerial view of the Arles Roman Amphitheatre, the monumental arena constructed during the Roman period and one of the city\'s most recognizable landmarks.
- Le Théâtre – The remains of the Ancient Roman Theatre of Arles, another important reminder of the city\'s Roman past.
- St. Trophime – Detail of the richly carved stone portal of the historic Church of Saint-Trophime, celebrated for its Romanesque sculpture and architecture.
- Le Pont Van Gogh – The famous Van Gogh Bridge, recalling the drawbridge landscapes painted by Vincent van Gogh during his extraordinarily productive period in Arles.
- Place du Forum – A lively café scene in the historic Place du Forum, one of the city\'s traditional gathering places and another location strongly associated with Van Gogh\'s time in Arles.
- Le Costume – A woman wearing traditional regional dress, representing the distinctive folk costume and cultural heritage of Provence.
This is an especially appealing Arles postcard because it does much more than show a single tourist landmark. In one card it brings together Roman antiquity, medieval religious architecture, Van Gogh history and traditional Provençal culture.
The reverse identifies the publisher as Éditions du Boumian – Société AJAX, with reference number ARL 9511.
A strong addition to collections devoted to Arles, Provence, Roman France, Vincent van Gogh, ancient amphitheatres, French architecture, European travel, or French regional culture.
Item Specifics:
City: Arles
Region: Provence / Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Country: France
Type: Multiview Postcard
Subject: Historic Landmarks of Arles
Featured Sites: Arles Arena, Roman Theatre, Saint-Trophime, Van Gogh Bridge, Place du Forum
Art Association: Vincent van Gogh
Theme: Roman History, Architecture, Art History, Provence, Travel, Cultural Heritage
Publisher: Éditions du Boumian / Société AJAX
Card Number: ARL 9511
Postage Condition: Unposted
Language: French
Features: Six-View / Multiview
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