Bank Holiday, Corner of Beaufort Street, Chelsea

c. 1888 - 1889

Theodore Roussel

Associated Names
Theodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Theodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image displays a street scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The artwork depicts a sidewalk with various figures walking. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the bustling scene. The painting features fine and linear brushstrokes giving it a sketch-like appearance. The simple color palette consists of cool blue tones against a light background, creating a light atmosphere. People are walking on the sidewalk, while others are further away, some in conversation. Leafy trees and buildings are depicted on both sides with light and airy strokes, adding an impressionistic quality to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in green on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 7.6 × 7 cm (3 × 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7586

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 14, state only

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. 14, state only.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" upper right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Wikidata ID

Q65025743

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