The Demolition of Houses on the Pont au Change

"The Demolition of Houses on the Pont au Change", painted in 1788 by Hubert Robert, offers a glimpse into a transformative period in Parisian history. This captivating scene, measuring 0.8 meters high and 1.55 meters wide, is currently on display in gallery 1 of the Neue Pinakothek. nn The painting transports us to the very heart of the action on the Pont au Change, where we witness the demolition of houses to make way for a new era. The artist masterfully captures the energy and chaos of the demolition process. Notice the bustling workers, dwarfed by the scale of the task, diligently dismantling the structures piece by piece. The debris scattered across the bridge and the horse-drawn carts overflowing with rubble serve as tangible evidence of the ongoing transformation.