A Glimpse of Nineteenth-Century Paris The brushstrokes of Corard offer a quiet window into the urban landscape of mid-nineteenth-century France. While much of the historical record remains silent on the intimate details of their personal life, their presence is felt through the steady, observant hand seen in their surviving oil works. They captured the physical reality of Paris during a period of significant transition, focusing on the architecture and the lived environment of the city. In 1839, Corard produced a work that remains a significant piece of the city's visual history. This paintin…