Troops Encamped on the Champs Elysées, 1870 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century drawing, "Troops Encamped on the Champs Elysées, 1870," depicts a scene of military encampment on the famous Parisian avenue. The artwork captures the moment of occupation, showcasing the tents, soldiers, and the Arc de Triomphe in the background. The artist uses a muted palette and quick, gestural strokes to depict the scene, hinting at the somber atmosphere of the time. The drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a historical document of the Franco-Prussian War.