A Market Square before a Cathedral
Französische Grafik 1870–1879, anni Settanta dell’Ottocento/anni Ottanta dell’Ottocento
- Artista
- Französische Grafik 1870–1879
- Datazione
- anni Settanta dell’Ottocento/anni Ottanta dell’Ottocento
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- watercolor and gouache over charcoal on dark blue wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 38,9 × 28,3 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image depicts a busy street market with people around stalls. In the distance, there is a grand architectural structure with tall spires, likely a cathedral. The horizon is raised, and the gothic spires stand out against the sky. The brushwork is loose and impressionistic, capturing the essence of the scene. The color palette is predominantly muted and cool, with blues and grays dominating. Light hints at a soft glow, adding accents to the scene.