Gezicht op cirkelvormige hal voor maisopslag c. 1789
lroger
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aged paper
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pale palette
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pastel soft colours
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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soft colour palette
"Gezicht op cirkelvormige hal voor maisopslag" (c. 1789) by L. Roger is a detailed hand-colored engraving depicting the exterior of the Halle au Blé, a circular grain market in Paris. The artwork showcases the building's grand, domed structure, surrounded by bustling activity in the surrounding streets. This print captures a significant architectural landmark of its time, offering a glimpse into 18th-century Parisian life and the importance of grain trade in the city. This print is typical of architectural engravings of the time, and is a valuable historical document about Parisian life and its development.
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