Artwork
The Rue de Norvins, Montmartre
The Rue de Norvins, Montmartre is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Stanislas Lépine. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Rue de Norvins, Montmartre is an 1890 oil painting by French artist Stanislas Lépine, housed at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene, everyday scene of a narrow, paved street in Montmartre with multi-story stone buildings, pedestrians, a distant horse-drawn carriage, and a cloudy sky, conveying a sense of quiet urban life.
Technique & Style
Lépine employed visible brushstrokes to achieve a textured, depthful effect, combining warm building tones with cool sky hues.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, the work is part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, reflecting Lépine's focus on landscapes and cityscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanislas Victor Edouard Lépine (October 3, 1835 – September 28, 1892) was a French painter who specialized in landscapes, especially views of the Seine.
