Paris, vu du Pavillon de Flore
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a rainy Paris skyline, with a river cutting through the middle. Buildings line both banks, and a bridge arches over the water. Dark clouds fill the sky, and rain slants down in heavy lines. The artist focused on how light and shadow shape the city’s mood. The mix of mist and buildings makes everything look soft and a little blurry. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists used light and movement in their work.
