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Thirty-Six Views of the Eiffel Tower: From the Quai de Grenelle

Henri Rivière

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned illustration of a construction site with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The scene is set outdoors, with a cloudy sky and a body of water to the left. In the foreground, there are two horse-drawn carts, one with a large wooden box on wheels and the other with a cart loaded with sacks. A man stands beside the cart loaded with sacks. Behind the carts, there is a large pile of sand or dirt, and a conveyor belt or chute extends from a structure above, pouring more material onto the pile. Two men stand under the structure. In the background, the Eiffel Tower rises prominently, and there are buildings and trees to the right. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with overcast conditions.

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750 × 657 px
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