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Rue du Coq St. Jean

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a historic urban scene with buildings closely packed together, featuring a tall cylindrical turret labeled "HOTEL" and wrought iron balconies. The etching style includes fine lines highlighting texture and structure, with a monochrome color palette emphasizing contrast between light and dark areas. Cobblestone pavements lead to steps with people walking on them, shops lining the street. In the background, more buildings under a textured sky complete the urban landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
1580 × 2872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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