Demolition of Old Houses in Paris
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a chaotic street scene where buildings are being torn down. Wooden beams, bricks, and debris litter the ground. In the background, tall, narrow houses with steep roofs stand side by side, while workers and broken tools fill the foreground. The image feels busy and messy, with sharp lines and no color. The artist focused on how cities change, capturing the grit of demolition. This was made in 1862, when Paris was rapidly transforming under Napoleon III’s urban plans. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this print is kept.
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