Untitled

Untitled

John Sloan

1923

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy street scene at night. A crowd of people in old-fashioned coats and hats clusters under flickering gaslights. Some stand close, talking, while others walk by. In the background, a church tower rises above rooftops, and a horse-drawn cart sits idle. The artist used fine lines to capture movement and shadow, making the scene feel alive. The dark tones and quick strokes suggest a bustling city at dusk. Look up etching to see how artists like Sloan create these detailed prints.

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