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Adrien Lavieille — Four Hours of the Day: Night

Adrien Lavieille

Four Hours of the Day: Night

1860

"Four Hours of the Day: Night" is a wood engraving by French artist Adrien Lavieille that depicts a nocturnal urban scene, likely from the 19th century. The work exemplifies the technical precision and fine detail characteristic of the wood engraving medium, which allows for delicate lines and intricate tonal variations. As part of a series exploring different times of day, this composition captures the atmospheric qualities of nighttime through careful use of light and shadow.

Medium
wood engraving

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Adrien Lavieille, Four Hours of the Day: Night, 1860

"Four Hours of the Day: Night" is a wood engraving by French artist Adrien Lavieille that depicts a nocturnal urban scene, likely from the 19th century. The work exemplifies the technical precision and fine detail characteristic of the wood engraving medium, which allows for delicate lines and intricate tonal variations. As part of a series exploring different times of day, this composition captures the atmospheric qualities of nighttime through careful use of light and shadow.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1860
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Nocturnal Landscape, Mysterious, 19th Century, French Artist, Dramatic Lighting, Romanticism, Allegorical, Symbolism, Engraving

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