Trial Sketch: Grand Rue, Dieppe
1891
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1891
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a simple city street with a few buildings. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick doodle. You can see a horse-drawn carriage in the middle, and a few people walking on the sidewalk. The artist used a rough, sketchy style—no fancy details, just the basic shapes. This was a quick study, not a finished piece. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.
