Street of the Big Clock c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Maxime Lalanne's "Street of the Big Clock" at the Harvard Art Museums. It's a stunningly detailed print, giving me a real sense of depth and bustling city life. What details stand out to you, and how do you interpret the mood it evokes? Curator: Ah, Lalanne! A master of etching. For me, it's the light, playing tricks on the stone and brick. He captures the soul of the city, that feeling of being both grand and intimate, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely. The way the buildings loom, but there are still people milling about. It's a bit… overwhelming, but captivating. Curator: Precisely! That tension is everything, isn't it? It speaks to the human experience within these monuments of time and commerce. A fleeting moment, etched for eternity! Editor: That's beautiful – I never thought about it that way. Curator: Art is just a conversation, isn't it? Sometimes you need a bit of a nudge to see the whole picture.