Maison dite de la Reine Blanche, Rue de Marmousets
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a narrow, busy street with tall buildings on either side. The tallest building has a steep, pointed roof and small windows. People walk along the sidewalk, some with umbrellas, while a horse-drawn carriage moves down the wet road. A small wooden stand with a thatched roof sits near the corner, and a horse pulls a cart loaded with bags. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the rough bricks and wet pavement. This style highlights daily life in a city. Check out Realism to see how artists focused on ordinary scenes like this one.
