oil paint
The Card Sharp on the Boulevard
Louis-Léopold Boilly
A lively and detailed genre painting by Louis-Léopold Boilly capturing the energy of a Parisian street scene.
Entrance to the Jardin Turc
Louis-Léopold Boilly
1812 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively and detailed 19th-century Parisian street scene capturing the vibrant social life of the era.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1812 by Louis-Léopold Boilly, this masterpiece captures a cross-section of Parisian society at the entrance to the Jardin Turc, a popular café and garden. Boilly's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the varied expressions, fashionable attire, and subtle interactions among the diverse crowd of men, women, and children.
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