Downtown, Cleveland
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy city street with tall buildings on both sides. The left side has a mix of old-style shops with awnings, while the right side has more uniform brick buildings. A horse-drawn carriage and a few people walk along the street, which ends at a large, simple building in the distance. The artist focused on everyday city life, not fancy details. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick sketch. This style was common in the late 1800s. If you like this, check out Realism to see more art that captures ordinary life.
