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L'Hiver à Paris (Winter in Paris)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a busy urban scene from an elevated viewpoint. The street is lined with tall, snow-covered buildings, and there is a sense of movement and activity in the etching-style artwork. The color palette is predominantly monochrome, giving the image a vintage look. People and animals are depicted navigating through the snowy street, alongside horse-drawn carriages. The buildings feature intricate details and various smaller scenes show interactions and activities within the city. The overall atmosphere is lively, capturing everyday urban life on a snowy day.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching, aqautint, spit-bite etching, soft-ground etching, drypoint, and scraping on light green laid paper
Dimensions
4857 × 3476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette