A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris, And its Environs: Title Page

1803

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris, And its Environs: Title Page is a 1803 by John Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: John Girtin
When & what style?: 1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a title page for a set of prints. The text is fancy and swirly, with big letters saying *"Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris."* The background looks like old paper with a light brown tint. Decorative lines and swirls frame the words, and the name *"Thomas Girtin"* appears—but the smaller print at the bottom says *"Engraved by Jn° Girtin."* The text mentions these are etchings of Paris scenes, made in 1803. The artist’s name here is confusing because the real creator, John Girtin, was still alive and working. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see if they have any of these prints.