Metal Bracket, Rue de Grenelle, St. Honoré 1850 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century pencil sketch depicts a metal bracket on a building facade, likely a shop sign, on the Rue de Grenelle in Saint-Honoré, France. The intricate details of the bracket's design are captured with a sense of immediacy and realism, demonstrating the artist's keen eye for architectural features. The inscription "Two fifths left" suggests that the bracket is part of a larger composition. This sketch offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of 19th-century Paris, capturing the decorative elements that adorned the city's buildings.