Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

William Walcot

1924

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy city square with a tall statue of a rider on a horse at its center. Around it, people stand near ornate lampposts and a big column. Buildings with domes and columns fill the background, drawn in quick, rough lines. The artist focused on light and shadow to give the scene depth, even though the details are loose. The sketch feels more like a quick note than a finished drawing. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.

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