Courtyard Façade of the Louvre, Plate 40 of Vues Pittoresques de Principaux édifices de Paris
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1961-105-200
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Courtyard Façade of Louvre, Plate 40 *Vues Pittoresques Principaux Édifices de Paris*** Created by French printmaker L. Roger in1792, this elegant print captures the grand courtyard façade of the Louvre Palace in Paris. Plate 40 in a series titled *Picturesque Views of the Principal of Paris*, it showcases the architectural splendor of one of France's most iconic structures. Roger's work reflects the 18th-century fascination with *vues pittoresques*scenic, detailed depictions of landmarks that brought the city's majesty to a wider audience through affordable prints. The timing is espec...