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A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of the Village of Chaillot, &c Taken from Pont de la Concorde, by Girtin, 1803

A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of the Village of Chaillot, &c Taken from Pont de la Concorde

Girtin

1803

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of the Village of Chaillot, &c Taken from Pont de la Concorde is a 1803 by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Girtin
When & what style?
1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene river scene, with a village in the background. The river dominates the foreground, its calm waters reflecting the sky above. In the distance, a village is nestled among trees, with several buildings and a church steeple visible. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility, with the peaceful river and village creating a sense of stillness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the painting, with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene. The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

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Artist

Girtin

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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