Who painted Scene at a Paris Cafe?

Scene at a Paris Cafe was painted by Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq in 1852.

Where can I see Scene at a Paris Cafe?

Scene at a Paris Cafe is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Scene at a Paris Cafe?

Scene at a Paris Cafe is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Scene at a Paris Cafe?

Museum-quality prints of Scene at a Paris Cafe are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Scene at a Paris Cafe

Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq , 1852

Scene at a Paris Cafe is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:verso: rough sketch of a soldier

About this work

Overview

Scene at a Paris Cafe is a drawing by Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq, created in 1852 using pen and black and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a solitary man in a top hat seated at a table, with three women conversing together behind him, their features and attire rendered in loose, rapid strokes.

Technique & Style

Dehodencq employed a sketchy style, characterized by quick, expressive lines and the combination of ink and graphite, conveying a sense of spontaneity and capturing a fleeting moment.

History & Provenance

The work is dated to 1852, and the paper shows signs of aging, including stains and torn edges.