L'Eclipse 1869

"L'Eclipse" is a black and white etching by Félix Bracquemond that depicts three figures on a balcony looking up at a solar eclipse. The print, dated 1869, showcases Bracquemond's mastery of line and detail, capturing the dramatic contrast between the light of the sky and the shadow cast by the eclipse. The figures, rendered with subtle realism, appear awestruck by the celestial event, creating a poignant sense of wonder and shared experience. The print is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.