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Rue de la Victoire (70). Hôtel Bonaparte

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cobblestone path leading to a grand old building with textured walls and shuttered windows. There is a tree to the left of the building. The scene is depicted using fine, detailed etching strokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and tan. Shadows are visible on the cobblestone path.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
4897 × 5601 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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