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Interieur d'un omnibus [bottom half]

Charles Maurand

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Interieur d'un omnibus [bottom half] is a 1864 ink by Charles Maurand, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Maurand
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a crowded omnibus, or horse-drawn bus, packed with passengers. A man in a hat stands near the door, holding a stick. In the middle, a woman with a baby sits beside a man in a top hat. Everyone looks crammed together, with coats and hats in shades of gray and black. The artist used fine lines to show details like the folds in clothing and the bus’s sign above. This style highlights how busy city life was back then. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create sharp images with just lines.