L'Hiver à Paris (Winter in Paris)
1879
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1879
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a messy, snowy Paris street with people bundled up in coats, horses pulling carriages, and dogs running around. The buildings are tall and crowded, with signs advertising shops like a butcher’s and a café. Smaller sketches of people and animals are tucked into the edges, like a collage. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and soft shading to show the gritty, busy feel of winter. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use acid and ink to create these textures.
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