oil paint
A View of Paris from the Pont Neuf
Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet
A sweeping 18th-century panoramic view of Paris, capturing the elegant architecture and lively activity along the Seine.
Place de Grève and Fireworks Decorations, Paris
Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet
1754 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intricate 1754 oil painting by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Paris's historic Place de Grève.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1754, this masterful oil on canvas by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet offers a panoramic window into 18th-century Paris. The composition depicts the Place de Grève teeming with life as crowds gather near the Seine, set against a backdrop of meticulously rendered period architecture that reflects the city's grand heritage.
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