St. Ouen, Rouen
1906
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1906
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A quiet street in Rouen glows under soft light. This etching shows old stone houses leaning close together, their windows dark. A lone figure walks a cobblestone path, small against the tall walls. The artist used fine lines and deep shadows to make the scene feel calm yet alive. He worked in a small studio far from France, yet captured Rouen’s quiet mood perfectly. Want to see more like this? Try another etching by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan.
