oil paint
At Barrière de la Villette, Paris
Auguste-Xavier Leprince
An atmospheric scene of early 19th-century Paris, capturing the everyday bustle near the historic Barrière de la Villette.
La Barrière de la Villette
Bernard-Édouard Swebach
1820 · Medium Not Listed
A lively early 19th-century view of Paris featuring the iconic Barrière de la Villette and bustling street life.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Office
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Works across a broad range of wall colors
- Color notes
- Soft white, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1820 by Bernard-Édouard Swebach, this work captures the daily activity at the Barrière de la Villette, one of the historic tollhouses of Paris. The composition skillfully juxtaposes the monumental neoclassical architecture of the gate with the busy movement of horse-drawn carriages and figures, all rendered under a soft, atmospheric sky characteristic of the period.
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