Royal Palace / Paris / Circa 1850 / Etching

PALAIS ROYAL
Paris 1st arrondissement
VIEWS OF PARIS, N°7
Taken by daguerreotype.
Etching Hand colored in watercolor
Published by Chamouin, 29 rue de la Harpe Circa 1850

19 x 24.5 at sight
40 x 49.5 with frame
Very careful framing.

This work is titled "Palais Royal" which is part of the "Views of Paris" series. It depicts a detailed view of the garden of the Palais-Royal in Paris, with a large fountain in the center surrounded by statues and carefully arranged vegetation. In the center, a large fountain dominates the scene, projecting water in an imposing jet. Several characters are present in the scene, adding life and movement. They are dressed in typical 19th century clothing, which helps date the scene. We see people walking, chatting, or simply sitting on benches, enjoying the tranquility of the garden.