Paris, rue du Havre
1882 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil on canvas depicting a bustling street scene in Paris near the Gare Saint-Lazare. The composition captures the urban atmosphere of the Belle Époque with figures in period attire walking past construction scaffolding.
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Jean Béraud was famous for his keen observations of Parisian life, frequently acting as a 'flâneur' who captured the social shifts of the city on canvas. This painting specifically highlights the ongoing modernization of Paris during the late 19th century, evidenced by the construction scaffolding and the famous Grand Magasin du Printemps advertisements plastered on the temporary barriers.
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Paris, rue du Havre
Jean Béraud, 1882
