Gezicht op de Seine met enkele bruggen en rechts het ziekenhuis Hôtel Dieu 1859 - 1860

Léopold Flameng's etching, *View of the Seine with Several Bridges and the Hôtel Dieu Hospital on the Right*, presents a densely layered view of Parisian architecture and life along the river. Predominantly monochromatic, the composition is structured by a series of horizontal bridges arching across the Seine, countered by the verticality of the Hôtel Dieu. Flameng masterfully employs line and shadow to create depth and texture. Note the contrasts between the solidity of the stone structures and the fluid reflections in the water. The fisherman in the foreground adds a human element, subtly engaging with the urban landscape. Consider how Flameng uses the structural elements of the city to frame the scene, inviting contemplation on the relationship between urban space and individual experience. The repetition of arched forms creates a visual echo, suggesting a continuous, interwoven narrative. This work invites viewers to consider the interplay between permanence and transience inherent in the cityscape.