La Place Clichy
1890
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1890
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a bustling city street scene. People are walking in all directions, and horse-drawn carriages are moving through the crowded street. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. In the foreground, a woman in a long coat and hat is walking toward the left side of the painting. She's the only person who's not in motion, and she stands out against the busy background. The artist has used loose brushstrokes to capture the movement and energy of the scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
