The Voyage to Paris 1798

"The Voyage to Paris" is an etching by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. This artwork depicts a scene of a traveler arriving at a lodging house. The figure of a woman is being welcomed by the innkeeper as a third figure attends to the candle on a table. The scene is lit by the soft glow of the candle, and a warm atmosphere permeates the scene. Chodowiecki was known for his detailed and often humorous depictions of everyday life in the 18th century, and this piece reflects his keen eye for observation. The etching is a poignant and intimate glimpse into a moment in a traveler’s journey, a common theme in the artist’s body of work.