1802
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 1802 by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a row of Paris buildings along a river. A big dome rises in the distance. Smaller houses line the water’s edge, with boats tied up. People walk along the street. The artist used light pencil strokes to keep it loose and sketchy. Notice how the dome looks like a landmark—it’s the Pantheon. The artist focused on how the buildings and water reflect light. Check out Romanticism next to see how artists used emotion in landscapes.
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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