La Morgue
1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1881
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy city street packed with tall, narrow buildings. People walk, chat, and work at windows—some hang laundry, others lean out to talk. A horse and cart sit near a building with a sign, while a small boat rests by the water’s edge. The whole scene is drawn in black lines, with no color. The title *La Morgue* hints this might show a Parisian morgue, where unidentified bodies were displayed. The mix of daily life and eerie details makes it feel both real and strange. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
