1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Street Scene, Cleveland is a 1887 by Otto Henry Bacher, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet city street with old buildings on either side. A tall lamppost stands in the middle, casting light over cracked pavement. The buildings have simple windows and weathered wood, with a few signs hanging crookedly. The artist focused on everyday details—like the uneven steps and rough texture of the sidewalk—to show how real places look. This style fits into a bigger art trend where artists drew ordinary life instead of grand scenes. Check out Realism to see more works that focus on everyday moments like this one.
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
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