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L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)

Charles Meryon, after Reinier Nooms (called Zeeman)

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape depicting a cityscape across water. The city buildings are detailed and arranged along the riverbank. The architecture features arches, a central structure with chimneys and gables. The etching technique creates fine lines for texture in the sky and water. The color palette is monochromatic in brown and beige hues. People and boats are seen on the river. Clouds and building details fill the sky, with some shadow adding depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
5006 × 3160 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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