Montmartre en links de Val de Grâce

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potlood

Art Historical Context

Georges Michel's *Montmartre en links de Val de Grâce* captures a panoramic view of Paris's hilly northern suburbs in the early 19th century. Rendered in pencil ("potlood" in Dutch) on paper this intimate sketch measures just 72 mm high by 151 mm wide—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Michel (1763–1843), a French landscape artist and precursor to Romanticism, renowned for his dramatic depictions of the French capital's outskirts, often emphasizing rugged terrain and atmospheric effects. The title highlights Montmartre, the iconic hill that would later become an artists' enclave, s...

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Georges Michel · 1763–1843

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