Place des Pyramides, Paris 1878 - 1888

"Place des Pyramides, Paris" is a charcoal drawing by Italian artist Giuseppe de Nittis, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This artwork depicts a bustling Parisian square under construction. The viewer is presented with a dynamic scene of people, carriages, and a small dog navigating the busy streets. The central focus of the artwork is the scaffolding surrounding a building under construction, highlighting the industrial development of Paris in the 19th century. De Nittis's masterful use of charcoal captures the dynamism and movement of the scene, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of modern urban life.