Partie de la cité vers la fin du XVIIe siècle
1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a row of tall, narrow buildings packed close together along a waterfront. The structures have steep roofs, many windows, and some jut out over the street. Below, a few small boats float on the water, and people stand or walk near the shore. The artist used fine, precise lines to capture every detail—even the texture of the buildings’ facades. This style was common in 19th-century sketches meant to document real places. Next, look up Edmond Gosselin (French) to see more of his work.
