A cette lueur soudaine...
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a chaotic street scene at night. A crowd of people runs in the dark, some carrying bundles, while a horse and rider crash into the chaos. The buildings look old and crumbling, with a gate in the background. The sky is stormy, and the whole scene feels tense. The artist used a rough, sketchy style that makes the scene feel urgent. The lines are sharp and full of movement, almost like a frantic drawing. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.
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