Who painted Notre Dame de Paris?

Notre Dame de Paris was painted by Charles Soulier in 1864.

Where can I see Notre Dame de Paris?

Notre Dame de Paris is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Notre Dame de Paris?

Notre Dame de Paris is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Notre Dame de Paris

Charles Soulier , 1864

Notre Dame de Paris is a photography by the Impressionist artist Charles Soulier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Notre Dame de Paris is a mid-19th-century photograph by French commercial photographer Soulier, capturing the iconic cathedral's front façade in a distinctive urban context.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph presents a serene, unobstructed view of Notre Dame's front, with its towers prominently rising. The absence of crowds contrasts with the typical bustle of the area, offering a unique snapshot of the cathedral in isolation.

Technique & Style

Shot in bright sunlight, the photograph features warm tonalities that accentuate the stone's texture. Soulier's naturalistic approach blends architectural detail with the surrounding urban environment.

History & Provenance

Created during Soulier's partnership with Claude-Marie Ferrier and his son A. Ferrier, this work was part of their commercial venture to produce and sell prints of Parisian landmarks. Now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Context

As an early photographic record, it documents Notre Dame and its neighborhood before the advent of widespread tourism, providing historical insight into mid-19th-century Parisian urban life.

Legacy

While primarily a commercial undertaking, the photograph contributes to the visual archive of Notre Dame's history and showcases Soulier's skill in capturing Paris' architectural essence during the 1860s.