Rue de Vaux, Le Mans

Französische Grafik 1896–1897, après 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.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1896–1897
Datation
après 1897
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
39,8 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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