Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris:View of Pont au Change
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1802
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris:View of Pont au Change is a 1802 by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a river with a stone bridge carrying a horse-drawn cart. On the far bank, a row of grand buildings lines the street, including one with a tall clock tower and another with a pointed roof. The water below is calm, and a few small boats float near the shore. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow across the buildings and bridge, making some areas look almost three-dimensional. This was a common way to draw depth in early sketches. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark to create drama.
