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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 shows a historic riverbank view. A grand building complex, likely the old Louvre, is prominent in the center. The sky has swirling brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown. Boats with figures are on the river, with reflections. Stone structures are farther back, along with a dense assembly of rooftops and chimneys in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
etching on wove paepr
Dimensions
5048 × 3187 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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