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Un Vieux Quartier de Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine)

Maxime Lalanne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching showing a narrow street in an old quarter. The scene is symmetrical, with buildings on either side of the street. The horizon is in the center, with buildings extending into the distance. The buildings have medieval or historical architecture, with detail in the line work capturing their wooden and stone textures. The image is in black and grey tones, giving it a nostalgic feel. Figures and market stalls are seen near the viewer, while the street narrows and converges in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
12047 × 8805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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