1803
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Two Views of Paris (verso) is a 1803 by Georges Michel, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two scenes of Paris. The top half has a wide, open area with a few people walking, a half-built bridge, and a mix of small houses and a church in the distance. The bottom half shows a street lined with buildings, a bridge with arches, and a few people strolling along. The artist focused on everyday life in the city, with simple lines and light shading. The buildings look old, and the bridge under construction suggests growth. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
Georges Bernard Michel (12 January 1763, Paris – 8 June 1843, Paris) was a French landscape painter. His works are considered to be a precursor of the Barbizon School.
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