Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy

Französische Grafik 1887–1891, 1887

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective, drawn towards the horizon line in the middle of the image. Buildings populate the horizon, creating an urban environment. A moonlit sky with swirling clouds and birds fills the upper portion of the image. In the foreground, a carriage drawn by two horses is depicted with soft yet detailed brushstrokes, conveying movement. Figures in dark clothing walk or ride in a wagon further back, adding to the scene's dynamism. The color palette includes muted earth tones, shades of gray, and hints of violet in the sky. The style combines textured lines with looser, painterly strokes, suggesting both structure and fluidity.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1887–1891
Datering
1887
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette, and soft-ground etching, over heliogravure, hand-touched in watercolor and gold on wove paper
Afmetingen
30 × 39,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective, drawn towards the horizon line in the middle of the image. Buildings populate the horizon, creating an urban environment. A moonlit sky with swirling clouds and birds fills the upper portion of the image. In the foreground, a carriage drawn by two horses is depicted with soft yet detailed brushstrokes, conveying movement. Figures in dark clothing walk or ride in a wagon further back, adding to the scene's dynamism. The color palette includes muted earth tones, shades of gray, and hints of violet in the sky. The style combines textured lines with looser, painterly strokes, suggesting both structure and fluidity.

Französische Grafik 1887–1891