
Rue de Champ de l'Alouette
Bonvin, François · French
1861
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1801 to 1825
- Image size
- 4747 × 3499px
Description
The image shows a narrow street with rustic buildings on both sides. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, giving a downward angle to the scene. The horizon is obscured by the buildings, with chimneys emitting smoke. The drawing style is etching with fine lines defining textures. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of sepia and black. A lamppost is visible in the foreground, and two figures walk down the street. In the background, more architectural elements and fences are visible.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).