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Aufzug der Polizei von Bagdad

Paul Gangolf

1879

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Aufzug der Polizei von Bagdad is a 1879 ink by Paul Gangolf, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gangolf
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a chaotic crowd of people packed tightly together. The scene looks messy, with bodies jumbled and faces hard to pick out. Dark lines and shapes fill the space, making it feel crowded and intense. The artist used a scratchy, sketchy style—almost like scribbles—to show movement. The whole thing is in black and white, with rough edges that make it feel urgent. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.