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Interior of the Pantheon in Paris, by Fredrick Nash, 1828

Interior of the Pantheon in Paris

Fredrick Nash

1828

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Interior of the Pantheon in Paris is a 1828 by Fredrick Nash, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Fredrick Nash
When & what style?
1828 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a grand, light-filled room with tall columns and rounded arches. The walls and ceiling are covered in detailed carvings and patterns. A few people in old-fashioned clothes are scattered around—some standing, one sitting on the floor, and another leaning against a pillar. The artist focused on the building’s grand scale, making the space feel huge. The light comes through an archway in the back, brightening the whole room. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for this painting in person.

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