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View of the Village of Chaillot from the Pont de la Concorde: pl.17

Thomas Girtin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverside walkway with a cityscape across the water. The buildings form a jagged line against the sky. There are small boats at the water's edge, and a figure is sitting on the bank. Some people are walking along the walkway, and others are scattered along the riverbank path. The style features fine brushstrokes and a sepia tone, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1802
Medium
soft-ground etching retouched with pencil and brown and ochre washes
Dimensions
5236 × 1366 px
Public Domain
Yes
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