Corner of Luna Street, Chelsea Embankment

c. 1888 - 1889

Theodore Roussel

Associated Names
Theodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Theodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image depicts a busy street scene with various figures and structures. The horizon is blocked by buildings and ship masts. Tall ships with large masts are prominent. The etching features detailed, sketchy lines for texture. The color scheme is monochromatic. A tree with textured leaves is in the foreground, with people in period attire. Figures interact, creating a lively atmosphere. Ships' masts are visible in the distance, hinting at a harbor setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 16.3 × 14.2 cm (6 7/16 × 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7559

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 28, state ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, no. 28, state ii/ii.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower right tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower right tab, graphite, artist's hand. "258/21 / HSRS / 2100" verso, lower right, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q65025715

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