Artwork
Scene at a Paris Cafe
Scene at a Paris Cafe is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Scene at a Paris Cafe is a drawing by Edme-Alexis-Alfred Dehodencq, created in 1852 using pen and black and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a solitary man in a top hat seated at a table, with three women conversing together behind him, their features and attire rendered in loose, rapid strokes.
Technique & Style
Dehodencq employed a sketchy style, characterized by quick, expressive lines and the combination of ink and graphite, conveying a sense of spontaneity and capturing a fleeting moment.
History & Provenance
The work is dated to 1852, and the paper shows signs of aging, including stains and torn edges.
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