Artwork
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877 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
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877 is a print by French artist Alfred Alexandre Delauney, dated circa 1882, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a vibrant street scene in Paris, juxtaposing a grand, ornate building with smaller adjacent structures, amidst bustling pedestrian and horse-drawn carriage activity, evoking a sense of everyday urban life.
Technique & Style
Delauney employs nuanced light and shadow to achieve depth, complemented by meticulous attention to architectural and textual details, aligning with Impressionist influences in its realistic, observational approach.
History & Provenance
Created around 1882, the work documents a Parisian street scene before the demolition of the depicted 'Ecole de Medicines' in 1877, indicating a nostalgic or documentary intent. Its current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
The piece reflects late 19th-century Parisian urban transformation and the artistic shift towards capturing modern life, characteristic of the Impressionist movement's emphasis on contemporary subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred-Alexandre Delauney (1830–1894) was a French artist, born in Gouville-sur-Mer.
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