Carpet Porters, Pera

Muirhead Bone

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a narrow street scene. The street runs vertically through the center of the image and is made of stone. It is bordered on both sides by tall buildings with windows. The buildings on the right side of the street are more shadowed than those on the left. People are walking up the street, most of them carrying rolled-up carpets on their backs or under their arms. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-right corner. The title "Carpet Porters, Pera" suggests the scene takes place in the Pera district. The overall composition is a busy street scene with a sense of activity.