The Pont de l'Hotel Dieu and the South Tower of Notre Dame, Paris
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a Paris street scene with old buildings and a bridge. The buildings have steep roofs, narrow windows, and some have small balconies. In the background, a tall church tower rises above the others. The colors are mostly muted, with some darker shadows under the roofs and arches. Notice how the artist used light and shadow to show depth between the buildings. The bridge in the middle looks busy, with a few tiny figures walking across. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
