A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: The Watermill above the Bridge at Charenton
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with a crumbling stone bridge and a small watermill. The water is calm, and the buildings look old and weathered, with some trees scattered around. The colors are mostly earthy browns and soft grays, giving it a faded, sketchy feel. The artist focused on the textures of the stones and water, making everything look rough and real. This was made in 1802 as part of a series of Paris views. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style shaped art at the time.
