Les toits de Saint-Severin
1889
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1889
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a city street at night, with a woman standing on a bridge. She’s dressed in a long coat and hat, looking out over the scene. Behind her, rooftops and church towers rise up, lit faintly by distant lights. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and shadow, making the scene feel alive. The woman’s pose suggests she’s lost in thought or watching something unseen. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create texture with acid and metal plates.
