oil paint
Le chevet de Notre-Dame, vu du quai de la Tournelle
Émile Harrouart
A classic 19th-century view of the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral rising above the banks of the Seine in Paris.
Le chevet de Notre-Dame et le pont de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Louis Matout
1835 · Medium Not Listed
A sweeping 19th-century view of Paris, capturing the gothic majesty of Notre-Dame against a glowing, atmospheric sky.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by Louis Matout in 1835, this evocative work offers a glimpse into 19th-century Paris. The composition focuses on the intricate buttresses of Notre-Dame's chevet and the bustling activity along the Seine and the Pont de l'Hôtel-Dieu, all bathed in the warm, moody light of a transitioning sky. The piece masterfully balances architectural precision with romantic atmosphere.
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