A Street in Vitri, Bretagne
1840â1860
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-73-187
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**A Street in Vitri, Bretagne** by Eugène Edouard Soulès (French, 1811–1876) offers a glimpse into the charming medieval town of Vitré in Brittany, France, during the mid-19th century (ca. 1840–1860). As a skilled draftsman, Soulès rendered this everyday street scene with the precision typical of French artists exploring regional life. Brittany, with its rugged landscapes, Celtic heritage, and preserved half-timbered architecture, captivated 19th-century painters and travelers seeking authentic subjects amid France's Romantic era. This drawing, though its exact medium remains unidentified, ex...