1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
78 Cross Street, Boston, Massachusetts is a 1880 ink by John Mackie Falconer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a narrow, two-story wooden building on a quiet street. The walls are rough, the windows are tall and narrow with small panes, and a sign reading "Laughlin Carpentry" hangs above the door. The roof slopes steeply, and the street in front looks wet and muddy. The artist focused on everyday details—like the uneven planks and the way light falls on the windows—to make the scene feel real. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists tried to capture ordinary life. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this one used ink and metal plates to create prints.
John Mackie Falconer (1820–1903) was a Scottish-born American etcher, painter, and watercolorist. Born in Edinburgh, he came to the United States in 1836.
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