Quai de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris 1900

"Quai de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris" is a 1900 etching by American artist Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. The artwork depicts a Parisian cityscape with a bustling quai, or riverbank, lined with buildings and figures. The print's detailed lines and shading create a sense of realism and atmosphere, capturing the hustle and bustle of a Parisian street. MacLaughlan's etching exemplifies the artistic style of realism, common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The artwork is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing a significant period of Parisian life.