Neuilly Fair 1885

"Neuilly Fair" is an 1885 etching by Paul-Albert Besnard, a prominent French painter and printmaker. This artwork depicts a crowd of people gathered under a large awning, likely at a fair or market in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a town near Paris. Besnard's masterful use of dark and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the bustling scene of the fair and the figures within it. While the faces of the individuals remain largely obscured, Besnard's depiction captures the energy and movement of the crowd, offering a glimpse into the social life of 19th-century France.