Artwork
The Louvre near the New Bridge
The Louvre near the New Bridge is a print by the Romanticist artist Julien Louis Jacottet. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2011.190
- Credit line
- Bequest of Dr. Paul J. Vignos Jr.
About this work
The river has boats, and on the other side, a large building with many windows sits behind a fence.
This print shows a busy riverside scene in Paris. A tall lamp post stands near the edge of a bridge, with a sign on top. Below, people walk, chat, and gather around a small stand selling something.
The river has boats, and on the other side, a large building with many windows sits behind a fence. The sky is cloudy, and everything looks a bit gray and smudged.
The title at the bottom says this is the Louvre museum, viewed from a bridge called Pont Neuf. The artist drew it from life in 1838, capturing everyday people and city life.
Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and real-life scenes in their work.
Overview
The Louvre near the New Bridge is a print created by Julien Louis Jacottet in 1838, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of everyday life in Paris, showing the Louvre museum from the Pont Neuf bridge, with people going about their daily activities amidst boats on the river and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by a somewhat gray and smudged tone, capturing the atmosphere of the scene. Jacottet's work reflects a focus on real-life observation, aligning with artistic movements that emphasized emotion and everyday experience.
History & Provenance
Jacottet drew this scene from life in 1838, indicating a commitment to capturing contemporary urban life.
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Artist & collection
The Pavillon de Mademoiselle and part of the Louvre
Le Pont-au-change, Paris, vers 1784
Quai de la Greve, Paris
Paris
Pavillon de Flore, Tuileries
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of Pont Neuf, and the Mint
Basle
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris
The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784
