A Street in Dieppe
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 6 3/16 x 4 1/8 in. (15.7 x 10.5 cm) sheet: 12 15/16 x 9 3/8 in. (32.9 x 23.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr., 1923
Accession Number
23.67.72
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Art Historical Context
Ernst Oppler's *A Street in Dieppe an etching from the late 19th to 20th century, invites visitors into the charming coastal town of Dieppe, France—a favored haunt for artists drawn to its lively streets and seaside vibe. This intimate print (plate: 6 3/16 x 4 1/8 in.) captures the essence of everyday urban life amid buildings and bustling thoroughfares, evoking the era's fascination with modern towns and their architectural rhythms. Oppler, a German printmaker active during a time of rapid urbanization across Europe, skillfully rendered these scenes with a keen eye for detail. Etching, Opple...
About the Artist
Ernst Oppler
Comment on works: interiors; portrait; landscape