A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View from Palace Terrace at St. Germain-en-Laye, the Aqueduct of Marli seen in the Distance
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View from Palace Terrace at St. Germain-en-Laye, the Aqueduct of Marli seen in the Distance is a 1802 by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a wide, flat landscape with a winding river cutting through fields and small buildings. In the distance, a big stone bridge arches over the water, and a tall tower with a dome sits on a hill. Nearby, a few people walk or sit by the riverbank, and a horse pulls a cart along a dirt road. The artist used soft, faded colors to make everything look like it’s seen from far away. The scene feels quiet and peaceful, with no sharp edges or bright colors. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists like this one used nature and light to tell stories.
