A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of Bell Vue and Pont de Sêve taken from the Terrace near Pont de St. Cloud
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet river winding through a landscape. On the left, a wide bridge stretches across the water, with a few tiny figures walking along it. The right side has a small dock with a few boats, and a line of trees stands near the shore. In the distance, a hill rises with a cluster of buildings and more trees. The paper looks old and worn, with patches of fading and stains. The artist used soft browns and pale blues to keep it simple and dreamy. If you like this, check out Romanticism next.
