Passage des Deux-Soeurs de la rue Lafayette

c. 1867

Charles Marville

Associated Names
Charles Marville

Artist, French, 1813 - 1879

The image shows a cobblestone street in an urban setting. The street is narrow and surrounded by buildings. Some buildings are old with shuttered windows, while others are more modern. A sign that reads "VINS No 10" is visible in the distance, suggesting small establishments along the street. The color palette is sepia, highlighting the aged architecture. The cobblestones lead the eye into the distance, creating a warm and muted ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 34.3 × 27.2 cm (13 1/2 × 10 11/16 in.)
    overall: 71.12 × 55.88 cm (28 × 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.61.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lunn Ltd, New York, NY; purchased with donated funds by NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64145766

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