Au pied du Sinaï:  Les Juifs Polonais, Carlsbad

Au pied du Sinaï: Les Juifs Polonais, Carlsbad

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1898

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a long coat and hat walking a small dog on a leash. The background is blurry, with faint shapes of other people and buildings. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist was drawing fast. The woman’s coat looks heavy, and her posture is relaxed but a little stiff. The dog is small and alert, pulling slightly ahead. This style of drawing is all about quick, rough lines—no smooth shading. Check out Realism for more art that focuses on everyday life like this.

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