View of Part of the City of Paris Toward the Close of the 17th Century
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a row of old wooden buildings along a riverbank. The structures have steep, uneven rooftops and small, crowded windows. Boats float below, with people moving around on the water and docks. Smoke rises from chimneys, and the whole scene looks a bit hazy. Notice how the artist used fine, precise lines to show every detail of the buildings and water. It’s almost like a map, but with a dreamy, slightly fuzzy look. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
