Ruines de l'Hôtel de Brentonvilliers, à la pointe de l'île Saint-Louis

Gabrielle-Marie Niel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a riverside structure and an urban skyline in the distance. The horizon line is high, and a large building's dome stands out against the sky. There is a dam or floodgate on the left and a small boat by the river's edge. A stone wall with etching marks runs across the image, leading to a cluster of buildings with different rooftops. The artwork features cross-hatching and fine linework, creating texture and detail. The monochromatic palette uses dark ink and lighter areas for contrast. Wispy clouds are present in the lightly textured sky.