Artwork
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877 is a print by the Impressionist artist Alfred Alexandre Delauney. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.302
About this work
Overview
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877 is a print by French artist Alfred Alexandre Delauney, dated circa 1882, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a vibrant street scene in Paris, juxtaposing a grand, ornate building with smaller adjacent structures, amidst bustling pedestrian and horse-drawn carriage activity, evoking a sense of everyday urban life.
Technique & Style
Delauney employs nuanced light and shadow to achieve depth, complemented by meticulous attention to architectural and textual details, aligning with Impressionist influences in its realistic, observational approach.
History & Provenance
Created around 1882, the work documents a Parisian street scene before the demolition of the depicted 'Ecole de Medicines' in 1877, indicating a nostalgic or documentary intent. Its current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
The piece reflects late 19th-century Parisian urban transformation and the artistic shift towards capturing modern life, characteristic of the Impressionist movement's emphasis on contemporary subjects.
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Artist & collection
La Rue Pirouette aux halles, Paris (Pirouette Street, Near the Markets, Paris)
Rue du Coq St. Jean
Pirouette Street, near the Markets, Paris
House with a Turret, rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris
Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France. Bretagne: Grande rue vieille à Nantes
Tourelle, Rue de la Tixeranderie
Rue des Marmousets (Quartier de la cite, vieux Paris)
Napoleon's Logement, Quai Conti