Lille: Liebesgässchen 1916

Ernst Oppler’s 1916 etching "Lille: Liebesgässchen" depicts a quiet alleyway in Lille, France. The artist captures the atmosphere of the city at night with a focus on light and shadow, emphasizing the contrast between the dark corners and the brightly lit windows of the building. This masterful use of chiaroscuro and the focus on perspective and architectural details is characteristic of Oppler’s style, a masterful example of German Impressionism.