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Gobelins Quarter (Le quartier des Gobelins)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an urban landscape with numerous buildings densely packed together. In the background, factory chimneys emit smoke. In the foreground, a man and a woman sit facing away from the viewer, looking out over the railing toward the city. The artwork features detailed linework resembling an etching style, depicting rooftops and buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia and muted browns to emphasize the industrial setting and give a vintage tone to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
etching with aquatint
Dimensions
3443 × 5003 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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