Artwork
Maisons, Rue de Lyonnais
Maisons, Rue de Lyonnais is a print by the Impressionist artist Alfred-Alexandre Delauney. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Maisons, Rue de Lyonnais is a print by Alfred Alexandre Delauney, dated to around 1882. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of everyday life, showing old buildings alongside a canal with a horse and rider passing by. Clothes are hung out to dry, and people are gathered near the structures, capturing a mundane moment.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, scratchy lines and a loose, sketchy style, conveying a sense of spontaneity. The rough textures and simple rendering of the buildings and figures emphasize the artist's focus on capturing a fleeting moment.
Context
Delauney's focus on everyday life and use of a straightforward, unadorned style aligns with the principles of Realism, an artistic movement that prioritizes accurate and unromanticized depictions of contemporary life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred-Alexandre Delauney (1830–1894) was a French artist, born in Gouville-sur-Mer.
Rue des Marmousets (Old Paris)
Rue Grenier sur l'eau, côté de la rue des Barres
Eaux-Fortes sur le Vieux Paris: Ancienne école de médecine rue de la Bûcherie (Etchings of Old Paris: Former Medical School, rue de la Bucherie)
Rue des Marmousets (Quartier de la cite, vieux Paris)
La rue Lacépède: le cour de l'Aciereur Cottens
Quay Montebello