Les ruins du Palais des Tuilleries avant leur démolition
1883
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1883
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a grand, ruined building with tall columns and statues. In front, a statue of a robed figure stands on a pedestal. People—some in fancy clothes, others in workwear—walk or gather around, while kids play near a fountain. The scene looks like a mix of old and new, with crumbling walls and lively activity. The artist focused on how people interact with decaying architecture. The mix of casual and formal figures hints at a moment of change. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
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![Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/a0d67d5a424d73af/thumb.webp)
