{"product_id":"la-chapelle-de-linstitut-paris-thomas-shotter-boys","title":"La Chapelle de l'Institut, Paris - Thomas Shotter Boys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1839 lithograph by Thomas Shotter Boys depicting the Chapelle de l'Institut in Paris, rendered with delicate watercolour washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Shotter Boys was a British artist who spent significant time in Paris, where he trained under Richard Parkes Bonington. This work is a plate from his celebrated 1839 publication, 'Picturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp, Rouen, etc.' The lithograph captures the dome and facade of the Chapelle de l'Institut de France, a structure originally commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoys utilised a sophisticated combination of lithography and hand-applied watercolour to achieve his atmospheric effects. The composition relies on a low-angle perspective, which emphasises the scale of the classical architecture against the expansive, pale sky. The artist balances the monumental stone forms of the chapel with the everyday activity of Parisians in the foreground. Figures are rendered with delicate brushwork, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the urban environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted palette, dominated by ochre, grey, and soft brown tones, reflects the aesthetic preferences of the period for topographical accuracy combined with a romantic sensibility. Boys was known for his technical precision, particularly in his rendering of architectural details such as the Corinthian columns and the curvature of the dome. His work provides a visual record of the city before the extensive urban renovations undertaken by Baron Haussmann in the mid-nineteenth century. This print offers a glimpse into the architectural character of Paris during the July Monarchy, capturing the interplay between light and shadow on the limestone surfaces of the capital. The work remains a primary reference for those interested in nineteenth-century urban topography and the history of lithographic printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nuneham-edward-lear\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNuneham - Edward Lear — Edward Lear\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turkmen-abas-at-kara-tau-taras-shevchenko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTurkmen Abas at Kara-Tau - Taras Shevchenko — Taras Shevchenko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Shotter Boys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502991937871,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503010550095,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503010582863,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503010615631,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503010648399,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503010681167,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503010713935,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503010746703,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503010779471,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503010812239,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503010845007,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503010877775,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/La-Chapelle-de-l-Institut-Paris_Poster_CompositorV1_1786433076869.jpg?v=1787027684","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/la-chapelle-de-linstitut-paris-thomas-shotter-boys","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}