Étienne Bouhot: A Parisian Observer Étienne Bouhot (1780-1862) was a French Romantic painter whose meticulous depictions of 19th-century Paris offer a remarkably intimate glimpse into the city’s evolving architecture and daily life. Born in Bard-lès-Époisses, he initially pursued a career as an art teacher before establishing himself as a respected artist known for his detailed urban landscapes and captivating scenes of Parisian court…