Artwork
View of Saint-Cloud, Near the Seine
View of Saint-Cloud, Near the Seine is an unspecified painting by the Neoclassicist artist Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape view of the town of Saint-Cloud situated along the Seine River.
The painting depicts a landscape view of the town of Saint-Cloud situated along the Seine River. The title indicates the artist’s focus on the scenic vista overlooking the river and the surrounding countryside, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of the area near Paris in the early nineteenth century. While the work presents a topographical view, the sources do not provide further details on any symbolic content, iconographic motifs, or intended allegorical meaning beyond the representation of the locale itself.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 43.9 cm by 67.6 cm, and is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a landscape view of Saint-Cloud near the Seine, rendered with a restrained palette and precise atmospheric detail characteristic of early 19th‑century French landscape painting. The canvas support shows signs of age but remains structurally sound, preserving the integrity of the composition.
History & Provenance
Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin created the painting View of Saint-Cloud, Near the Seine in 1809. The work depicts a landscape scene made in France. It is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1977.121.
The museum's records indicate the artwork entered their holdings with this specific identifier, establishing its modern ownership chain.
Overview
Alexandre Pau de Saint‑Martin’s 1809 oil painting, View of Saint‑Cloud, Near the Seine, depicts a tranquil rural landscape bathed in the light of evening. The canvas is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed among works illustrating early‑19th‑century French scenery.
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Artist
Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin (1751–1820) was a French artist, born in Mortagne-au-Perche.
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