A rare view: Snow on the Promenade des Anglais. Nice 1955.
A rare, heavy snowfall transforms the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, 1955. Rows of empty chairs are thickly coated in snow, their simple frames starkly outlined. Beyond, the fronds of tropical palm trees are weighed down by the unusual weather, a striking juxtaposition against the wintry scene. The grand facades of buildings lining the street, including the Hotel Luxembourg, are also blanketed, creating a quiet, surreal atmosphere on the typically bustling Riviera.
Keywords:
Filename:
nice_50k_106.jpg
Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com
Terms & Conditions
It was not always easy to identify specific personalities, artworks, places or dates. If you are able to provide identifications or find any errors, we kindly request that you contact us.
The description for this image (but not the title) was generated with the help of AI.