The Palais Royal Gallery's Walk 1787

"The Palais Royal Gallery's Walk" is an aquatint print by Louis Philibert Debucourt, created in 1787. The work depicts a bustling scene in the Palais Royal Gallery in Paris, France. Debucourt's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the numerous figures, their intricate clothing, and the architectural setting of the gallery. The print offers a glimpse into 18th-century Parisian society, highlighting the gallery's popularity as a place for socializing and shopping. The work is currently in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, and is considered a fine example of aquatint and a significant document of social life in the late 18th century.