Artwork
Tourelle rue de coq Saint-Jean
Tourelle rue de coq Saint-Jean 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 rue de coq Saint-Jean is a print by Alfred Alexandre Delauney, created around 1882. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tall, narrow Parisian building with a steep roof and small windows, featuring a covered porch and a nearby street lamp. The title suggests it is one of Delauney's studies of old Parisian streets, capturing the interplay of light and shadow on buildings.
Technique & Style
Delauney employed quick, sketchy lines to render the building's details, with selective shading that adds depth to the scene. The loose, expressive technique conveys a sense of immediacy and observation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred-Alexandre Delauney (1830–1894) was a French artist, born in Gouville-sur-Mer.
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