Temple
1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching on laid paper presents a cityscape, with a prominent building at its center. The structure features a steeply pitched roof and a chimney, while a horse-drawn carriage is visible in the foreground. In the background, additional buildings and a streetlamp are discernible. The image is rendered in a range of tones, from deep blacks to light grays, which adds depth and texture to the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet, everyday life, captured in a moment of stillness. For more works like this, explore the Impressionism movement.