Boulevard Montmartre
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy Paris street lined with tall, narrow buildings. People walk along the sidewalk, some sitting under trees or gathered in small groups. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and crowds, with no color—just black and white. The street sign says *Boulevard Montmartre*, and the date "Paris 1884" is written in the corner. The artist focused on everyday city life, not polished details. Next, look up Realism to see how artists captured ordinary scenes like this one.
