Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a busy street scene in front of a building with a large arched doorway. The doorway has a sign that reads "Direction Generale de la Société des Aquafortistes" and "79 Cadart & Luquet". People in 19th-century clothing are standing around the doorway and on the sidewalk. The building has many windows and a cobblestone street in front of it. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist has captured the hustle and bustle of city life in this scene. To learn more about the artistic movement that influenced this painting, look up Impressionism.
