Ruins of the Old Tuileries, Paris 1903

"Ruins of the Old Tuileries, Paris" is a 1903 etching by Gustave Leheutre, showcasing the remnants of the Tuileries Palace in Paris. The piece captures the architectural details of a crumbling column and a nearby bridge, creating a sense of faded grandeur. Leheutre's precise lines and delicate shading evoke the melancholic beauty of the ruins, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the enduring power of history. The etching is currently located at The Art Institute of Chicago.