A Backstreet in London
1868
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1868
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This pencil drawing shows a narrow, winding street in a city. The street is lined with tall buildings, and people are gathered in the street. Some are standing, while others are sitting on the ground. The artist has used shading and texture to create depth and atmosphere in the scene. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used a range of values to create a sense of light and shadow, which adds to the overall mood of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Doré, Gustave.
![Crowd of People Seen between Two Columns [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3be56ab16ac2fa31/thumb.webp)
