Wet Little Italy
1927
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1927
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Wet Little Italy is a 1927 by Alpo S. Tuura, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a rainy city street with old buildings on both sides. The buildings lean in, making the street feel narrow and crowded. A few people huddle under umbrellas, and two old cars sit parked on the wet pavement. The sky is dark, and the rain makes everything look gray and blurry. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shadows to show the weight of the buildings and the dampness of the air. The people and cars are small, making the street feel even tighter. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this strong contrast between light and dark works.
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