Artwork
Quebec
Quebec is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Stephen Parrish. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
He used etching—a way to scratch lines into a metal plate, then ink it.
This small black-and-white etching shows a quiet Quebec street. Brick houses line a dirt road. A single lamppost stands in the middle. The shadows stretch long in the late afternoon light.
Stephen Parrish made this while visiting Quebec in 1887. He used etching—a way to scratch lines into a metal plate, then ink it. The lines are soft, but you can still feel the cool air and quiet.
Want to see more like this? Look up Parrish, Stephen.
Overview
Quebec is a small-scale etching in black on wove paper, executed by Stephen Parrish in 1887, capturing a serene Quebec street scene.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a tranquil Quebec street with brick houses lining a dirt road, a solitary lamppost, and elongated shadows indicative of late afternoon light, evoking a sense of calm and cool atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Parrish utilized the etching technique, scratching lines into a metal plate before inking, resulting in soft yet expressive lines that convey the scene's quiet ambiance.
History & Provenance
Created during Parrish's 1887 visit to Quebec, the etching's provenance is currently unspecified in available records.
Context
Part of Parrish's oeuvre, this work can be contextualized within his broader body of work, with similar pieces accessible through further research on the artist.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
