Caen 1848

“Caen, Caen, rue et maison” is a sepia drawing by Louis Adolphe Hervier from 1848. The work depicts a street scene in the city of Caen, France, with a focus on a building's facade and a figure seated in an open doorway. The artist's signature and the date of creation appear on the left-hand side of the artwork, providing an insightful glimpse into the artist's process and the historical context of this drawing. The drawing's understated colors and simple composition contribute to its quiet and contemplative tone.