Who painted Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes?

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes was painted by Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont in 1864.

Where can I see Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes?

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes?

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes?

Museum-quality prints of Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont , 1864

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes is a print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2006.183
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Whitehill Art Purchase Endowment Fund

About this work

Overview

Headquarters of the Société des Aquafortistes is a print created by Adolphe Potémont in 1864, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a 19th-century street scene with a building bearing the name of the Société des Aquafortistes, an organization related to etching. The scene is populated with figures in contemporary attire, conveying the activity of urban life.

Technique & Style

The work employs contrasts of light and shadow to achieve a sense of depth and atmosphere, capturing the dynamism of the city scene.

Context

The print is associated with the artistic trends of its time, reflecting influences that would later be characterized as Impressionist.