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Rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a city street scene with a cathedral in the distance. The perspective is from street level, featuring people on the cobblestone path. The cathedral's clocktower is a central point. The buildings on both sides are tall and close together. The style includes intricate etching techniques, fine lines for architectural details, and a sepia color palette. People are depicted moving along the street.

Artwork Details

Date
1906
Medium
etching, aquatint, and (drypoint?)
Dimensions
2897 × 4936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette