Who painted View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris?

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris was painted by Francois Victor Sabatier in 1856.

Where can I see View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris?

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris?

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris?

Museum-quality prints of View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris

Francois Victor Sabatier , 1856

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Francois Victor Sabatier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris is a drawing depicting a Parisian river scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows the Pont au Change bridge and the Palais de Justice, with the Seine River flowing beneath, a few boats visible, and a dramatic sky with clouds and sunlight.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, expressive lines to capture the scene, conveying a sense of immediacy. The drawing's sketch-like quality suggests a study or preparatory work, with the artist using line work to build texture and atmosphere.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Francois Victor Sabatier

François Victor Sabatier drew mid-19th-century Paris. His 1856 pencil sketch, *View of the Pont au Change and the Palais de Justice, Paris*, shows the Seine’s arched bridge and the medieval towers of the courthouse in…