Artwork
La Route de Poissy at Théatre du Vaudeville
La Route de Poissy at Théatre du Vaudeville is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
La Route de Poissy at Théatre du Vaudeville is a 19th-century print depicting a scene outside a Parisian theater.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the Théâtre du Vaudeville on a busy street, with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians. The theater's sign is visible, and the people are dressed in formal attire, indicating a night out at the theater.
Technique & Style
The image captures the effects of gas lighting on wet cobblestones, with shadows cast across the scene, suggesting a nocturnal atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The print was part of the Harry Beard Collection and is related to other 19th-century prints held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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