Rue de l'Epicerie, Rouen (Effect of Sunlight)
The Met
Artist: Camille Pissarro(French, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 1830–1903 Paris)
Date: 1898
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 32 x 25 5/8 in. (81.3 x 65.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bernhard Gift, 1960
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowded city street with market stalls and large stone cathedrals behind them
Detailed Description
A crowded city scene, likely a market street, features prominent architectural structures dominating the upper half. Visible brushstrokes suggest an impressionistic style. Against a light blue sky with scattered white clouds, several large, ornate stone cathedrals rise. On the far left, a tall, rectangular tower with intricate Gothic detailing and open arches stands. In the center, a darker, pointed spire with a smaller cross at its apex is visible. To the right, another very tall, slender Gothic tower with multiple spires and detailed stonework reaches towards the sky. Smaller spires and parts of the cathedral's main body are visible between these dominant towers. Below the cathedrals, a dense collection of multi-story buildings with varying rooflines, mostly reddish-brown tiles and gray slate, fills the space. Many buildings are light-colored, possibly stone or stucco, with dark windows. Some buildings have small balconies or awnings. On the right, one building features several colorful, rectangular signs stacked vertically. The lower half of the scene is dominated by a very dense crowd of people filling a wide street or plaza. Hundreds of small, indistinct figures in various dark and light clothing are depicted, suggesting a busy market or public gathering. On the left, several market stalls with brown awnings are visible, displaying goods. On the right, a large green tarp or awning covers another market stall, with more goods and figures around it. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones for buildings and people, contrasting with the lighter sky and the stone of the cathedrals.
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