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Streets in Art

Streets, depicted in 102 works, document the historical landscape of urban structure, transportation, and social interaction.

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Streets, depicted in 102 works, document the historical landscape of urban structure, transportation, and social interaction.

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Untitled (street scene) by Alessandro Altamura, 0

Untitled (street scene)

Alessandro Altamura
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by A. Altamura

Q104378818 by Lambert Nollé, 1832

Q104378818

Lambert Nollé
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Lambert Nollé

Q104387591 by F. Séguin, 1894

Q104387591

F. Séguin
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by F. Séguin

Q106315728 by Édouard Vuillard, 1927

Q106315728

Édouard Vuillard
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Édouard Vuillard

Q106938000 by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Q106938000

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Q106938160 by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Q106938160

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Street of Gafsa by Hippolyte Casimir Gourse, 2000

Street of Gafsa

Hippolyte Casimir Gourse
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Hippolyte Casimir Gourse

Rue à Tanger by Paul Pascal, 1900

Rue à Tanger

Paul Pascal
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

verso of painting by Paul Pascal

Impressions de Londres by Anders Zorn, 1890

Impressions de Londres

Anders Zorn
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Anders Zorn

Vinkelgata by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Vinkelgata

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen (Oslo Museum, OB.01314)

Fra Vinkelgata by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Fra Vinkelgata

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Fra Mellemgata by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Fra Mellemgata

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen (Oslo Museum, OB.01321)

Mellemgata by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Mellemgata

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Hjørnet Skolegata, Mellemgata by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Hjørnet Skolegata, Mellemgata

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Bakkegata, Pipervika by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Bakkegata, Pipervika

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Fra Strandgata i Pipervika by Axel Stephansen, 1920

Fra Strandgata i Pipervika

Axel Stephansen
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by Axel Stephansen

Street with church in Kandern by August Macke, 1911

Street with church in Kandern

August Macke
Unknown City,Unknown Country
Unknown Movement

painting by August Macke

Godiva by John Collier, 1897

Godiva

John Collier
Coventry,United Kingdom
Unknown Movement

Lady Godiva is an 1897 oil-on-canvas painting by English artist John Collier, who worked in the style of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The portrayal of Lady Godiva and her well-known but apocryphal ride through Coventry, England, is held in Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

Carrefour de la rue Rémy à Auvers-sur-Oise (Crossroad of Rue Rémy, Auvers) by Paul Cézanne, 1872

Carrefour de la rue Rémy à Auvers-sur-Oise (Crossroad of Rue Rémy, Auvers)

Paul Cézanne
Auvers-sur-Oise,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Paul Cézanne depicts a crossroad in Auvers-sur-Oise, featuring a tree, houses, and a street. The scene captures the rural landscape with a sense of tranquility and everyday life.

The Charge by André Devambez, 1902

The Charge

André Devambez
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

The Charge is a historical painting by André Devambez depicting a dramatic scene of a police charge through a crowded Parisian street at night. The artwork captures the chaos and tension of the moment, with a mix of people, carriages, and horses in the foreground, set against the backdrop of a dimly lit urban environment. The painting is part of the Musée d'Orsay collection, showcasing Devambez's skill in portraying dynamic movement and the atmosphere of a bustling city.

Arrestation de Charlotte Corday by Alfred Dehodencq, 1853

Arrestation de Charlotte Corday

Alfred Dehodencq
Caen,France
Unknown Movement

This painting depicts the arrest of Charlotte Corday, a historical figure known for her role in the French Revolution. Alfred Dehodencq's work captures the dramatic moment of her capture, with a focus on the tension and emotions of the scene. The composition includes elements such as a crowd, a sword, and a house, reflecting the historical context of the event.

L'Averse, par Paul Sérusier by Paul Sérusier, 1893

L'Averse, par Paul Sérusier

Paul Sérusier
Huelgoat,France
Unknown Movement

L'Averse is a painting by Paul Sérusier depicting a rainy scene in Brittany. The work captures the atmospheric mood of a street scene with a woman holding an umbrella, set against a square in the coastal town of Huelgoat. The painting is notable for its expressive use of color and light, characteristic of the Pont-Aven School.

Saint-Jacques church in Dieppe by Camille Pissarro, 1901

Saint-Jacques church in Dieppe

Camille Pissarro
Dieppe,France
Unknown Movement

Camille Pissarro's painting depicts the Church of Saint-Jacques in Dieppe, France. The artwork captures the architectural details of the church and its surroundings, showcasing the bustling urban scene with elements like the square and street mentioned in the tags. Created in 1901, this Impressionist piece reflects Pissarro's style of capturing light and atmosphere in urban settings.

Reception du Prefet by Étienne Moreau-Nélaton, 0

Reception du Prefet

Étienne Moreau-Nélaton
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Étienne Moreau-Nélaton depicts a reception scene where a prefect is being greeted. The composition includes elements such as a flag, a house, and a street, suggesting a formal setting. The artwork captures the atmosphere of a state visit, highlighting the ceremonial aspects of the event.

Rue Douarnenez by Odilon Redon, 1880

Rue Douarnenez

Odilon Redon
Douarnenez,France
Unknown Movement

Rue Douarnenez is a painting by Odilon Redon depicting a street scene in the coastal town of Douarnenez, France. The artwork captures the serene and dreamlike atmosphere of the seaside town with its characteristic blend of realism and symbolic elements. Redon's style is evident in the soft, flowing lines and the ethereal quality of the scene, which reflects his interest in both the natural world and the mystical.

The Downward Street in Locronan by Maxime Maufra, 1906

The Downward Street in Locronan

Maxime Maufra
Locronan,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Maxime Maufra depicts the Downward Street in Locronan, showcasing a charming village scene with houses, a church, trees, and a sky filled with clouds. The artwork captures the serene atmosphere of the French countryside, highlighting the architectural details and natural elements of the village.

A Village Street. Louveciennes by Camille Pissarro, 1871

A Village Street. Louveciennes

Camille Pissarro
Louveciennes,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro depicts a village street scene in Louveciennes, capturing the charm of a small French town. The artwork showcases Pissarro's skill in capturing light and atmosphere, with a focus on the architectural details and daily life of the village. It is housed in the Manchester Art Gallery.

Lady Godiva by Jules Lefebvre, 1890

Lady Godiva

Jules Lefebvre
Coventry,United Kingdom
Unknown Movement

Lady Godiva is an 1890 history painting by the French artist Jules Joseph Lefebvre. It depicts the eleventh century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman Lady Godiva riding naked through the streets of Coventry in the English Midlands. Godiva is portrayed riding side saddle through deserted streets, the inhabitants having gone indoors to respect her modesty. The model for the work was likely Sarah Brown who appeared in other paintings by the artist.

Lady Godiva by Marshall Claxton, 1850

Lady Godiva

Marshall Claxton
Coventry,United Kingdom
Unknown Movement

Lady Godiva is an 1850 history painting by the British artist Marshall Claxton. It depicts the eleventh century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman Lady Godiva, shortly before her naked horseback ride through the streets of Coventry. It shows Godiva about to mount her horse to in protest against her husband's policies.

The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning by Camille Pissarro, 1897

The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning

Camille Pissarro
New York,United States of America
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro captures the bustling boulevard Montmartre in Paris during a winter morning. The scene features a mix of urban elements such as buildings, roads, and carriages, all rendered in Pissarro's characteristic Impressionist style. The painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The Church in Moret (full sunlight) by Alfred Sisley, 1893

The Church in Moret (full sunlight)

Alfred Sisley
Moret-sur-Loing,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Alfred Sisley depicts the Church of Notre-Dame in Moret-sur-Loing under bright sunlight. The scene captures the architectural details of the church and the surrounding landscape, showcasing Sisley's skill in capturing light and atmosphere.

Karl Johan by Edvard Munch, 1885

Karl Johan

Edvard Munch
Oslo,Norway
Unknown Movement

Karl Johan is a painting by Edvard Munch created in 1885. The work depicts a scene along Karl Johan Street in Oslo, Norway, capturing the urban landscape with elements such as the Royal Palace, Studenterlunden, and a horsecar. The painting reflects Munch's interest in cityscapes and the interplay of light and shadow in urban settings.

Music on the Karl Johan Street by Edvard Munch, 1889

Music on the Karl Johan Street

Edvard Munch
Zurich,Switzerland
Unknown Movement

Music on the Karl Johan Street is a painting by Edvard Munch depicting a lively scene of a marching band performing on Karl Johan Street in Zurich. The artwork captures the energy of the street with its vibrant colors and dynamic composition, showcasing Munch's unique style of expressing emotion through visual elements.

Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871 by André Devambez, 1911

Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871

André Devambez
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by André Devambez depicts a scene from the Paris Commune of 1871, focusing on the barricades erected by revolutionaries in the streets of Paris. The artwork captures the tension and determination of the people involved in the uprising, with elements such as weapons, barricades, and the urban setting of Paris playing prominent roles.

The Barricade, rue de la Mortellerie, June 1848 by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, 1850

The Barricade, rue de la Mortellerie, June 1848

Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier depicts a scene from the June Days Uprising in Paris in 1848. It shows a barricade on rue de la Mortellerie, with figures of revolutionaries and the aftermath of the uprising, capturing the intense and dramatic atmosphere of the historical event.

Saint George's Church, New York by Edward Lamson Henry, 1875

Saint George's Church, New York

Edward Lamson Henry
New York,United States of America
Unknown Movement

This painting by Edward Lamson Henry depicts Saint George's Church in New York, showcasing its architectural details and surrounding urban environment. The artwork captures the church's prominent presence amidst the cityscape, with elements of street life and carriages adding to the scene's vibrancy.

Falaise by Émile Appay, 0

Falaise

Émile Appay
Falaise,France
Unknown Movement

This watercolor by Émile Appay depicts the village of Falaise, capturing its charming streets and the expansive sky above. The artwork showcases the serene beauty of the French countryside, with intricate details highlighting the architectural elements and natural surroundings.

Place de Clichy by Paul Signac, 1888

Place de Clichy

Paul Signac
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

Place de Clichy is a painting by Paul Signac created in 1888. It depicts the bustling Place de Clichy in Paris, showcasing the vibrant urban scene with elements such as carriages, buildings, and the Monument to Maréchal Moncey. The artwork reflects the artist's pointillist technique, capturing the lively atmosphere of the city streets.

Bowling Green, New York City by David Johnson, 1868

Bowling Green, New York City

David Johnson
New York City,United States of America
Unknown Movement

This 19th-century painting by David Johnson captures the bustling scene at Bowling Green in New York City. The artwork features a variety of elements including trees, a flag, people, horses, and buildings, all set against a sky with clouds. It provides a glimpse into the urban landscape and daily life of the area during the mid-1800s.

Saint-Germain de Charonne by Étienne Bouhot, 1836

Saint-Germain de Charonne

Étienne Bouhot
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Étienne Bouhot depicts the bustling street scene of Saint-Germain de Charonne in Paris. The composition includes a variety of elements such as a horse, a flag of France, people walking on the sidewalk, a dog, a sentry box, a tree, and a clock face, capturing the lively atmosphere of the area in 1836.

Music in the Vlaanderenstraat by James Ensor, 1891

Music in the Vlaanderenstraat

James Ensor
Antwerp,Belgium
Unknown Movement

Music in the Vlaanderenstraat is a 1891 painting by James Ensor depicting a street scene in the Vlaanderenstraat, a street in Antwerp. The painting features a musician playing a violin, with a Belgian flag prominently displayed in the background, capturing the lively atmosphere of the area.

Rue du Haut-de-l'Hermitage, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro, 1875

Rue du Haut-de-l'Hermitage, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro
Pontoise,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro depicts a street scene in Pontoise, France. The composition includes a woman, trees, buildings, and a sidewalk, capturing the urban atmosphere of the town in 1875.

Street in Pontoise (Rue de Gisors) by Camille Pissarro, 1868

Street in Pontoise (Rue de Gisors)

Camille Pissarro
Pontoise,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro depicts a street scene in Pontoise, France. The artwork captures the quiet charm of the Rue de Gisors, showcasing the artist's impressionist style with its vibrant colors and loose brushwork. The scene includes a cobblestone road, a row of buildings, and a few figures walking along the sidewalk, creating a sense of everyday life in a French town.

Rue L´Hermitage by Camille Pissarro, 1866

Rue L´Hermitage

Camille Pissarro
Paris,France
Unknown Movement

Rue L´Hermitage is a painting by Camille Pissarro depicting a street scene in Paris. The work captures the urban landscape with a focus on the architecture and daily life, characteristic of Pissarro's Impressionist style. Created between 1866 and 1868, the painting showcases the bustling city streets and the interplay of light and shadow.

Rue de l'Hermitage, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro, 1866

Rue de l'Hermitage, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro
Pontoise,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro depicts a street scene in Pontoise, capturing the bustling urban life with elements such as a woman, tree, and house. The artwork showcases the Impressionist style with its focus on light and color.

Rue de l'Hermitage, Pontoise (1879) by Camille Pissarro, 1879

Rue de l'Hermitage, Pontoise (1879)

Camille Pissarro
Pontoise,France
Unknown Movement

This painting by Camille Pissarro depicts a bustling street scene in Pontoise, France, capturing the everyday life of the town in 1879. The artwork showcases the architectural details of the buildings, the cobblestone streets, and the presence of pedestrians and horse-drawn wagons.

The Yellow House by Vincent van Gogh, 1888

The Yellow House

Vincent van Gogh
Arles,France
Unknown Movement

The Yellow House, alternatively named The Street, is an 1888 oil painting by the 19th-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. The painting depicts the yellow house in Arles, France, which was van Gogh's home and studio during his time there. The scene includes a street, trees, and a sky, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the Provençal town.

Saint Dominique Street, Montreal by Frances Anne Hopkins, 1866

Saint Dominique Street, Montreal

Frances Anne Hopkins
Montreal,Canada
Unknown Movement

This painting by Frances Anne Hopkins depicts a street scene in Montreal, showcasing a mix of architectural elements and everyday life. The composition includes a woman, a cart, and a house, set against a clear sky, capturing the essence of urban surroundings in the 19th century.

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