Rue des Marmousets 1863

"Rue des Marmousets," an etching by French artist Maxime Lalanne, captures a narrow, cobbled street in Paris. Created in 1863, the print depicts the everyday life of the city, with buildings lining both sides of the street and a few figures walking through the scene. The viewer's eye is drawn upwards towards a sliver of sky visible through the street, creating a sense of depth and perspective. This etching, a popular medium in the 19th century, showcases Lalanne's mastery of line and tone in capturing the atmosphere of a bustling Parisian street.