Rue Grenier sur l'eau, côté de la rue des Barres

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

1862

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century street

About this work

This etching shows a quiet street corner in Paris. Old buildings lean close. A cobblestone street curves away in the background. It’s from 1862, early days for Impressionism. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow. You can almost feel the calm of the scene. Look up the National Gallery of Art, Washington if you want to see this print in person.