Artwork

La Tour St. Jacques

La Tour St. Jacques, by Victor Coindre, 1860
La Tour St. Jacques, by Victor Coindre, 1860

La Tour St. Jacques is a print by the Romanticist artist Victor Coindre. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. La Tour St.

About this work

Overview

La Tour St. Jacques is a print created by Victor Coindre in 1860, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a Parisian street scene, with the tower of the same name in the background. It captures everyday city life, showing people walking among nearby buildings, offering a glimpse into the past.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of Victor Coindre's style, which focused on the mundane aspects of urban life, providing a quiet and observational portrayal of 19th-century Paris.

Artist & collection

Artist

Victor Coindre

Victor Coindre (1816–1893) was a French artist, born in Paris.

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