The City and Bay of Toulon

The artwork The City and Bay of Toulon is a painting created in 1756. Currently, it is housed in the Louvre Museum. The painting, measuring 2.63 meters in width and 1.65 meters in height, is the work of an unknown author.

The painting offers a panoramic view of Toulon and its bay from an elevated viewpoint. The foreground is dominated by a grand terrace bustling with elegantly dressed people socializing, promenading on horseback, and enjoying the vista. A lush tree anchors the left side of the composition, while a sculpted fountain adorns the right. The middle ground reveals a sprawling cityscape and harbor teeming with ships, showcasing Toulon's importance as a naval base. Rolling hills and a serene sky form the backdrop, completing this captivating snapshot of 18th-century Toulon.