La Tour Eiffel
1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows the Eiffel Tower looming over a busy area below. People walk around its base, and a dog sits in the foreground, looking up. The tower’s iron latticework fills most of the picture, with a few buildings and trees in the background. The artist focused on the tower’s sharp lines and shadows, making it stand out against the lighter sky. The drawing was made the same year the tower was built. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
