An Old House at Bourges, sometimes called the Musician's House
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a narrow street with old wooden buildings. One house has a steep, tiled roof with a small tower on top. A cart sits outside a shop with open shutters, and two people stand nearby, talking. The lines are sharp and detailed, focusing on the textures of the wood and stone. The title calls it the "Musician’s House," but no instruments are visible. The artist used fine lines to capture every plank and brick, making the scene feel real. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
