Rue Brézin et avenue du Maine, 14ème arrondissement, novembre 1917 (1917)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Félix Brard's "Rue Brézin et avenue du Maine, 14ème arrondissement, novembre 1917" captures a moment in the daily life of Paris during the early 20th century. This evocative watercolor depicts a vibrant street scene set against the backdrop of autumn. The painting is rich in atmosphere, conveying the chill in the air through the bare, leaf-strewn branches of the trees lining the avenues.The composition is bustling with life; groups of people gather in various poses—some appear to be engaged in conversation, others lost in their own thoughts, while children play carelessly in the foreground. The artist has effectively used light and shadow to give depth to the scene, as the figures are silhouetted against the soft, diffused light typical of a November day in Paris.Noteworthy is Brard’s attention to the social dynamics of the time, subtly hinted at by the attire and activities of his subjects. Each figure tells its own story, contributing to a narrative that reflects the societal conditions of the era, perhaps even touching upon the impacts of the ongoing World War I without overtly doing so.