Parisian Landscapes: Paris seen from Montmartre

About this work

This painting shows a rooftop view of a city with a hazy, distant skyline. In the foreground, two women sit on a bench, one with a broom, while another stands near a lamppost. Two dogs sniff the ground below. The buildings are packed close, with chimneys and slanted roofs. The sky is pale with soft clouds, and the whole scene looks warm and quiet. The artist used light colors to blur the far-off buildings, making them fade into the sky. This trick makes the city feel both busy and peaceful at once. Next, check out Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951) to see how he painted other city views.