Rue du Coq St. Jean

1851

Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

Associated Names
Adolphe Théodore Jules Martial Potémont

Artist, French, 1828 - 1883

The image shows a historic urban scene with buildings closely packed together, featuring a tall cylindrical turret labeled "HOTEL" and wrought iron balconies. The etching style includes fine lines highlighting texture and structure, with a monochrome color palette emphasizing contrast between light and dark areas. Cobblestone pavements lead to steps with people walking on them, shops lining the street. In the background, more buildings under a textured sky complete the urban landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.6 × 11.6 cm (8 1/2 × 4 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 37.4 × 27.1 cm (14 3/4 × 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.13.4

  • Series Title

    Ancien Paris, 300 eaux-fortes

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté, S.A., Paris); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across lower edge of plate: RUE DU COQ ST JEAN, 1851; imp. Baillot et Forestier, [not deciphered] tourneau(?) / dessin par A Potement AP

Wikidata ID

Q76561459

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