The image depicts a bustling urban scene in 1879 Paris during winter. The tall buildings on either side of the street lead the eye into the distance where more architecture merges with the cloudy sky. The brushstrokes show fine details of buildings and snow on the ground. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by shades of gray and black. In the foreground, dogs play in the snow, and figures in winter attire move about. In the background, horse-drawn carriages line the snow-covered street as pedestrians navigate the scene. Small vignette-like illustrations to the left show various aspects of city life during winter.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- etching, aquatint, spit-bite etching, soft-ground etching, drypoint, and scraping in black on heavy wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4981 × 3399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original