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Les Courses du Matin, ou la Porte d'un Riche

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street scene with several figures in front of a stone building. The street is busy with people engaged in various activities. The building has posters on its walls and a figure is descending stairs on the right side. Architectural elements like windows and arched doorways provide a backdrop. The figures are dressed in attire suggesting a historical period. The composition conveys movement and social interaction, typical of an urban setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
etching and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
5058 × 3532 px
Public Domain
Yes
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