Le Boulevard Montmartre, le Soir
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1890
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a busy evening street scene. A woman sits on a bench, her back to us, holding a broom. People walk and chat around her, and buildings line the street, lit by warm lights. Trees frame the scene, their branches dark against the sky. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to show depth, not just to describe faces but the whole street. The glow from the buildings makes the night feel alive. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
