Notre-Dame, Paris
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Notre-Dame in Paris. It's a big, detailed view of the building. The photographer took care to leave out distractions like people or clouds, so the building is the main focus. The photo is interesting because it was taken a long time ago, in the 1800s. The photographer used a special process to make the print, which was a big deal back then. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.
