Gezicht op de Champs-Elysées te Parijs gezien richting de Jardin des Tuileries 1745 - 1775

Jean-François Daumont’s print shows the Champs-Élysées in Paris, rendered with delicate lines and subtle washes of color. The composition is structured by a strong central perspective, guiding the eye towards the Jardin des Tuileries. The trees flanking the avenue are depicted with soft, feathery strokes, creating a sense of depth and enclosure. These act as vertical pillars which frame the activity below. The figures, rendered in miniature, add a sense of scale and liveliness to the scene. The use of color is restrained, with muted greens and blues dominating the palette. This reflects a broader artistic interest in capturing the atmospheric effects of light and air, emphasizing the constructed gaze of the viewer and transforming the scene into a constructed semiotic space rather than a straightforward depiction. The print invites us to consider how Daumont employs visual elements to construct a specific representation of Parisian life.