Horse Guards, Whitehall
1911
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1911
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy city street with a large, grand building in the center. The building has a tall tower with a clock, arched doorways, and a statue of a person on a pedestal to the left. People in old-fashioned clothes walk around, some carrying umbrellas, and a group of soldiers stands near the building. The artist focused on the details of the architecture and the daily life of the people. The lines are precise, and the shading gives a sense of depth to the scene. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
