The Pavillon de Mademoiselle and part of the Louvre
1849
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1849
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a busy riverside scene with boats full of people. A large building with columns sits on the right, connected to a bridge packed with tiny figures. In the foreground, a rocky shore has a few scattered people and small boats. The sky is lightly sketched with wispy clouds, and the water looks choppy. The building looks like part of an old palace, with a smaller pavilion nearby—this was likely a temporary structure for someone important. The artist focused on daily life, not just grand views. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and everyday scenes like this one.
