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The Grand Chatelet and the Pont aux Meuniers (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
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The Grand Chatelet and the Pont aux Meuniers (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XIR154743 The Grand Chatelet and the Pont aux Meuniers (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Hoffbauer, Theodor Josef Hubert (1839-1922); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: 12th century fortress built by Louis VI to protect the Ile de la Cite; later used as a prison; ); French, out of copyright
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This print showcases "The Grand Chatelet and the Pont aux Meuniers" by Theodor Josef Hubert Hoffbauer. Created with pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, this artwork is now housed in the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France. The image depicts a scene from centuries ago when the Grand Chatelet stood tall as a 12th-century fortress built by Louis VI to protect the Ile de la Cite. Over time, it was repurposed as a prison before being pulled down during Napoleon's reign. The architectural details of this historical structure are beautifully captured in Hoffbauer's work. In the foreground of the image, we see a rowing boat gently gliding along the River Seine beneath the majestic arches of Pont aux Meuniers bridge. The artist skillfully portrays both movement and stillness through his delicate brushstrokes. This print transports us back in time to experience both the grandeur of medieval architecture and the tranquility of river life in old Paris. It serves as a reminder of how history shapes our present-day surroundings while also highlighting art's ability to preserve moments that would otherwise be lost.
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