In focus: PARIS Eiffel Tower

Melanie Viola
In focus: PARIS Eiffel Tower  — framed, leaning against the wall
Melanie Viola

In focus: PARIS Eiffel Tower

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28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa

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In focus: PARIS Eiffel Tower

Melanie Viola

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From the artist, Melanie Viola

The Eiffel Tower in Paris dominates the cityscape with 324 meters. It is one of the most visited landmarks in the world. Here is a typical view of the Eiffel Tower in black and white. Fantastic cityscape from a series of additional urban impressions.

Low angle and tapering lines

This black and white photograph uses a low-angle perspective to emphasize the scale of the metal lattice tower. The wide base of the structure fills the bottom half of the frame, while the metalwork tapers toward the upper left corner. The tower stands against a sky filled with clouds, which are visible through the gaps in the iron construction. The composition relies on a range of grey tones, from the dark shadows within the metal frame to the white areas of the sky.

Below the image, a grey border contains three lines of text. The word "PARIS" appears in a plain sans-serif font, followed by "Tour Eiffel" in a cursive script, and "FRANCE" in smaller lettering. These graphic elements sit beneath the photograph, providing a clear label for the landmark. The contrast between the dark metal and the lighter clouds highlights the intricate patterns of the lattice against the open sky.

This piece belongs to a series of urban impressions that includes other major cities such as London, Venice, and New York City. Like the other works in the collection, it focuses on a recognizable landmark to represent the character of the city.

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