Sketch for "Christmas on the River"
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1903
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a snowy street scene with six people standing near a horse-drawn carriage. The figures are dressed in heavy winter coats, hats, and scarves, and two kids are bundled up too. The carriage has a large wheel and a dark, covered seat, while snow falls lightly around them. The loose, sketchy lines make the scene feel quick and rough, almost like a hurried note of a moment. The artist left some areas barely filled in, giving it a raw, unfinished look. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this one.
