Social Vignettes

About this work

This sketch shows five busy street scenes in one frame. On the left, a soldier in a cap and loose shirt carries a rifle and a bag, walking fast. In the middle, a woman in a bonnet pours something from a bucket while a man in a top hat watches. Other small scenes include a boy with a basket, a horse-drawn cart, and a rider on a horse. The artist packed a lot into a small space, using quick lines to show movement and daily life. The drawing looks like it was made fast, almost like notes on paper. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.