Jewish Quarters in Amsterdam
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jewish Quarters in Amsterdam is a 1884 ink by Auguste Lepère, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a crowded street with people bundled in coats. A woman in the center holds a baby, while others walk or stand nearby. Behind them, tall buildings with small windows line the street. The artist used lots of lines to show texture, like on the coats and walls. This style makes the scene feel busy and alive. Want to learn more about how artists use lines like this? Try cross-hatching.
