1803
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of the Pantheon taken from the Arsenal is a 1803 by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a wide river with calm water in the foreground, reflecting the buildings across from it. On the far side, a row of low, red-roofed houses lines the shore, with a few people walking along the path. Behind them, a mix of bigger buildings and a tall dome rise up, fading into a cloudy sky. The artist focused on how light hits the buildings, making some parts look brighter than others. This was a common way to show depth in drawings back then. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.
Thomas Girtin (18 February 1775 – 9 November 1802) was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.
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