Promenade 1902

"Promenade," a 1902 etching by Edgar Chahine, captures the elegance of a leisurely carriage ride. The scene, likely set in a park or along a boulevard, depicts a fashionable woman in a large hat and flowing dress, her profile turned towards the viewer as she rides in a horse-drawn carriage. A gentleman in a top hat sits behind the driver, adding to the refined atmosphere. Chahine, known for his masterful use of line and shadow, creates a sense of motion and depth with his meticulous detail. The work is an excellent example of the artist's skill in capturing the Parisian social scene, a theme he frequently explored in his art. This etching, now held in the Art Institute of Chicago, remains a captivating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century fashion and leisure.