This is a painting of a dark, cobblestone street scene with dogs gathered around a figure holding an umbrella. The composition is centered on a silhouetted figure under a large umbrella, surrounded by a pack of darkly rendered dogs. The street they stand upon is textured with cobblestones. The background is a shadowy space with indications of buildings or structures. The play of light and shadow, along with textured lines, creates a moody atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1876/1877
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with scraping and burnishing in black on light blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4011 × 3008 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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