Herodias: Page 39, The guests filled the banquet hall
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch is a messy crowd scene in a grand hall. Tall columns line the room, and people stand, sit, and talk in loose groups. Some hold drinks or gesture, while others just stand still. The lines are quick and shaky, like someone scribbling fast to capture the energy. The artist didn’t smooth things out—every stroke feels hurried, almost like a sketchbook page left unfinished. The focus is on movement and chaos, not perfect details. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
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