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Street Scene (recto), by Gustave Doré, 1848

Street Scene (recto)

Gustave Doré

1848

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Street Scene (recto) is a 1848 by Gustave Doré, a Romanticism work, depicting Carriage, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Gustave Doré
When & what style?
1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a busy street scene with people walking and buildings in the background. This painting is interesting because it shows everyday life in France during the 19th century. The way the people are dressed and the buildings look gives us a glimpse into what life was like back then. Check out the work of Gustave Doré for more scenes like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Gustave Doré
Artist

Gustave Doré

Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor.

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