A Snow Slide in the City
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a chaotic street scene with people sliding, falling, and scrambling in the snow. Men in top hats and long coats wave sticks or hold umbrellas, while women in big dresses clutch their skirts. A few kids tumble on the ground, and a dog lies still nearby. The buildings in the background look like a city street, with snow piled up everywhere. The title says it’s a "snow slide," which explains the wild mix of people trying to stay upright. The artist packed a lot of movement into every corner, making it feel like the whole scene is in motion. Check out Realism next to see how artists captured everyday life like this.
