Via Garibaldi

Via Garibaldi

Otto Henry Bacher

1900

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy street by a river, with buildings packed close together. People walk along the sidewalk, and a bridge stretches over the water. The artist used quick, rough lines to show movement and light. Notice how the artist left out small details, focusing instead on the overall mood of the place. The buildings look old, and the scene feels lively but a little chaotic. Look up Realism next to see how other artists captured everyday life this way.

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