Notre Dame View of the Ile Saint Louis from the Quai Henri IV
- Artist
- Henri Rousseau
- Date
- 1909
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Cityscape
- Location
- Phillips Collection
The painting titled 'Notre Dame View of the Ile Saint Louis from the Quai Henri IV' beautifully captures a quintessential Parisian cityscape. Spreading over a large canvas, the artist has skillfully used oil to depict a scene of the iconic Notre Dame and the scenic Ile Saint Louis. The use of bright, yet unsophisticated colors and the somewhat exaggerated and stylised portrayal of the city's architectural gems hint at elements of naïve art (primitivism). This work manages to lovingly convey the timeless charm and bustle of Paris, the City of Light, through its unique artistic lens.
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