Jean-Baptiste Cadolle

Jean-Baptiste Cadolle was an artist active in the early 19th century, with his primary documented output dating specifically to 1833. His known body of work consists exclusively of prints detailing topographical and architectural views, centered almost entirely on the city of Moscow.

Cadolle is represented in international museum collections, with five of his works preserved at the Art Institute of Chicago. These pieces serve as valuable visual documentation of the Russian capital during the post-Napoleonic era, emphasizing detailed cityscapes and historical architecture. The focus on panoramic views is evident in the work, including General View of the City of Moscow taken from the So-called Sparrow Mountain, and specific architectural studies such as View of the Former Palace of the Czars.

Further works represented in collections include View of a Part of Moscow and its Surrounding Areas, View of a Part of Moscow from the Heights to the Right of the Yaousa, and View of the Square of the Merchants. Researchers and enthusiasts often seek out Jean-Baptiste Cadolle prints, many of which are now accessible as downloadable artwork through public domain initiatives, ensuring the continued study of these historical records.