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Paris in 1867: View from the Trocadéro

Maxime Lalanne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a cityscape seen from a high vantage point. The lower third shows the urban landscape with landmarks and buildings along the horizon. A factory with a smoking chimney is on the left, leading towards the city. Delicate lines define the structures and sky, with hatch marks creating depth. The monochrome palette uses shades of grey and black. The upper portion shows the sky, with lighter strokes in the center darkening towards the edges, indicating clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1867
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
13590 × 8691 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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