A Snow Slide in the City

American 19th Century

1860

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century party

About this work

You see a winter scene with people sledding down a snowy hill in the city. The scene is interesting because it shows everyday life in a fun way. It's also notable that the artist chose to depict a joyful moment, which was not common in art at that time. Check out the technique: engraving, to learn more about how this image was created.