Rue du Chasseur, Rouen

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

Created:
Movement:
1903
Impressionism
key Notes:
Architectural detail, Atmospheric perspective
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 16.7 × 11.8 cm (6 5/8 × 4 11/16 in.); Sheet: 19.6 × 14.5 cm (7 3/4 × 5 3/4 in.)
medium:
Etching in black on Japanese paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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Donald Shaw MacLaughlan: "Rue du Chasseur, Rouen" (1903)

"Rue du Chasseur, Rouen" is an etching created by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan in 1903, utilizing black ink on Japanese paper. This work exemplifies MacLaughlan's mastery in etching, a medium that gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The choice of Japanese paper reflects the influence of Japonisme, a trend that significantly impacted Western art during this period. MacLaughlan, a Canadian-born artist, was renowned for his detailed and atmospheric etchings, often depicting European cityscapes. His work contributed to the etching revival movement, which sought to elevate the status of printmaking as a fine art. MacLaughlan's etchings are noted for their intricate line work and ability to capture the essence of urban environments.

Description of the work:

Rue du Chasseur, Rouen by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

The artwork "Rue du Chasseur, Rouen," created in 1903 by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, is an etching in black on Japanese paper, capturing the intricate details of a street scene in Rouen, France. The piece exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering atmospheric urban landscapes, characteristic of early 20th-century etching techniques.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Rue du Chasseur, Rouen