Artwork
Paris: Boul Miche
Paris: Boul Miche is a print by Ernest Haskell. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The top of the image has the word "Haskell" written in small letters, which matches the artist’s name.
This sketch shows a busy street scene with a crowd of people walking in different directions. There’s a horse-drawn carriage in the middle, and buildings line the street. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist was drawing fast to capture the movement.
The top of the image has the word "Haskell" written in small letters, which matches the artist’s name. The scene looks like a snapshot of daily life in a city.
Next, check out Ernest Haskell (American, 1876–1925) to see more of his sketches.
Overview
Paris: Boul Miche is an early 20th-century print by American artist Ernest Haskell, depicting a dynamic street scene in Paris. Executed in 1910, the work is now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a moment of everyday urban life on the Boulevard Miche in Paris, showcasing a diverse crowd in motion, intersected by a horse-drawn carriage. The scene conveys the vitality and chaos of city life.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid lines, the work suggests a quick capture of the scene, emphasizing movement and energy over detailed precision. The artist's name, 'Haskell', is discreetly signed at the top.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Context
Reflecting the early 20th-century interest in urban landscapes and the modernity of city life, 'Paris: Boul Miche' aligns with the era's artistic fascination with capturing contemporary society.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Haskell was an American artist and illustrator, internationally famous in his lifetime and remembered for his etchings, as well as engravings, pen-and-ink drawings, lithographs and watercolors.
