A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: View of Pont Neuf, and the Mint
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a view of Pont Neuf and the Mint in Paris. It's a city scene with old buildings and a bridge. The artist paid attention to the play of light and shadow on the buildings. The painting is interesting because it shows a everyday scene in Paris. To learn more about this style, check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
