Rue de Vaux, Le Mans

Französische Grafik 1896–1897, after 1897

The image depicts a nocturnal scene of a narrow street flanked by old buildings. The horizon is unclear, with buildings converging towards the center. The painting shows a smooth application of deep green and teal colors, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Stars are visible in the night sky. The buildings' architectural details are mostly obscured in darkness, except for a window emitting a warm orange glow on the left.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1896–1897
Date
after 1897
Type
Print
Medium
color aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
39.8 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a nocturnal scene of a narrow street flanked by old buildings. The horizon is unclear, with buildings converging towards the center. The painting shows a smooth application of deep green and teal colors, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Stars are visible in the night sky. The buildings' architectural details are mostly obscured in darkness, except for a window emitting a warm orange glow on the left.

Französische Grafik 1896–1897