Rue de la Vieille lanterne (The Suicide of Gérard de Nerval)
1855
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1855
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Rue de la Vieille lanterne (The Suicide of Gérard de Nerval) is a 1855 ink by Gustave Doré, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a dark and eerie scene. A man is shown hanging from a beam, his body limp and lifeless. The atmosphere is somber, with shadows cast across the walls and floor. In the background, a crowd of people can be seen gathered around the man's body, their faces filled with shock and sadness. The overall mood of the painting is one of tragedy and loss. The artist's use of dark colors and dramatic lighting creates a sense of tension and emotion, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about this style of art, look up the movement of Realism.
