Rooftops of the Administration Building
1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Charles Paul Renouard
Charles Paul Renouard (1845–1924) was a French artist, born in Cour-Cheverny.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Rooftops of the Administration Building is a 1881 by Charles Paul Renouard, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a city rooftop scene from a high window. The building edges have fancy carvings and a stone ledge. Below, a train’s smoke curls into a cloudy sky, while rooftops stretch out in neat rows. The artist used soft lines to show light and shadow. The train’s smoke adds a touch of movement to an otherwise still cityscape. The focus on everyday life and light matches the style of Impressionism and Realism. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light in new ways.
Charles Paul Renouard (1845–1924) was a French artist, born in Cour-Cheverny.
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