Pottergate, Lincoln, England
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a quiet street scene in this painting. It's a depiction of Pottergate in Lincoln, England. The artist likely painted this scene to show everyday life, and it's interesting that the people in the scene are going about their daily business, not looking directly at the viewer. You can learn more about scenes like this by looking at the work of artist James Valentine (British, 1815–1880).
