Background:

This series of prints date from 1822 and was produced from engravings for a folio of French scenery, encompassing views of both the city and country.  The engravings are based on "drawings made in 1819 by Captain Batty of the Grenadier Guards".   This is fine example of the art of engraving as evidenced by the level of detail shown in each print.

Each print is provided with the original page of accompanying text providing interesting detail on the scene show.  For example, following is an extract for the Fountain at Saint Cloud narrative:

    "The best time for viewing this fountain is a little before sunset, when
     the glowing rays of the setting sun gleam through the spray of the
     fountain in its fall, and give a sparkling lustre to the surrounding foliage."