Cordoba

Cordoba

Emily Sargent

1904

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a narrow alleyway with simple, sunlit buildings. The walls are pale, almost white, with a few dark windows and a single hanging lantern. Clothes hang from lines strung across the alley, swaying slightly. The sky above is a bright, clear blue, and the ground is a light beige. The loose brushstrokes give the scene a quick, sketchy feel—like a moment frozen in time. The clothes and lanterns add a touch of everyday life to the quiet street. If you like this style, check out technique: watercolor, glazing.

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