Gezicht op het Place du Châtelet met de Fontaine du Palmier 1808 - 1849

"Gezicht op het Place du Châtelet met de Fontaine du Palmier," a detailed etching by Jean Baptiste van Marcke, depicts a bustling scene in Paris. Created between 1808 and 1849, the artwork captures the grandeur of the Place du Châtelet, a major public square. The prominent Fontaine du Palmier, a landmark fountain, takes center stage, surrounded by figures and carriages. The artist's meticulous rendering of architectural details and the lively depiction of everyday life provide a glimpse into the cityscape of early 19th-century Paris.