View from the Louvre
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy Paris riverbank with a bridge full of arches. People walk along the shore, and boats float on the water below. In the distance, tall buildings and a big cathedral rise above the city. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand poses. Notice how the lines blur into the sky—this was a new way to show movement. Next, check out Realism to see how artists captured ordinary scenes like this one.
