La promenade des remparts de Paris
1760
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1760
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This busy outdoor scene shows a crowd of people walking, talking, and sitting in a park. Trees line the background, and a glass-walled building stands to the right. Some folks are dressed in fancy clothes, while others wear simpler outfits. A few children play nearby, and a man sits on the ground with a basket. Notice how the artist used shading to show depth in the trees and clothes. The mix of rich and poor people in one space was unusual for the time. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Courtois created these fine details.
