The Seine from the Pont du Carrousel Looking towards Notre Dame

1853

Charles Marville

Associated Names
Charles Marville

Artist, French, 1813 - 1879

The image depicts a view from the bank of a river with historic buildings across the water. A cobblestone street runs alongside trees and small structures, leading the eye towards distant buildings and bridges. The horizon is marked by the cityscape's architectural silhouette, including the prominent dome of an ornate building. A bridge spans the river, connecting to more distant buildings. The photograph is in sepia tones, creating a vintage feel. The color palette includes earthy browns and muted grays, contributing to a timeless and historical atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 15.8 × 42.7 cm (6 1/4 × 16 13/16 in.)
    mount: 28.2 × 55.2 cm (11 1/8 × 21 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.102


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris, National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston, 2013 - 2014, no. 12.

Inscriptions

lower right in negative: Ch. Marville. 1853.

Wikidata ID

Q64145763

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