Street at Saverne
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a narrow, quiet street lined with old buildings. The houses lean close together, their walls rough and textured. Windows are small, and some have shutters. Shadows stretch long across the cobblestones, making the scene feel dim and cool. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to shape the buildings. It’s almost like the shadows have their own weight, pressing against the walls. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
![House of Dante da Castiglione [Casa di Dante da Castiglione]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/92db125a9a8d04db/thumb.webp)
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