Untitled

Untitled

Childe Hassam

1918

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy city street corner. Tall buildings line both sides, their windows and signs barely visible. People walk down the sidewalk, some carrying umbrellas, while others stand still. Flags hang from the buildings, swaying slightly. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and light. It’s all in black and white, with no color to distract from the shapes and shadows. If you like this style, look up Childe Hassam for more city scenes.

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