Focusing on the Paintings of Seine (Van Gogh series), analyze the Pont du Carrousel with Louvre about the Paris.
Pont du Carrousel with Louvre Pont du Carrousel with Louvre depicts the bridge that crosses the Seine named Pont du Carrousel and behind it the Louvre. Pont de Carrousel is a bridge that leads to the Louvre which is accessed through "guichets" du Carrousel and guichets du Louvre.  Guichets are gates and commonly used for the passages into the Louvre. The Louvre was built about 1200 as a fortress.  In the 14th century the Louvre was expanded to a residence for Charles V.  The old fortress was removed in the 16th century replaced by a Renaissance palace which was expanded over the years.  It is now one of the world's most important museums, its collections starting from works held by the kings of France.
Renaissance Seine Louvre Pont du Carrousel