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Italian Sketchbook: Bridge with Figures (page 93 & 94)

Maurice Prendergast

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on off-white paper of a bridge scene with people. The drawing spans two pages, with a horizontal crease down the middle. The top half depicts a building with three arched openings, possibly windows or doorways. A lantern-style light fixture is drawn on the left side of the building. A similar light fixture is on the right side. A slanted roof extends over a balcony or walkway. The bottom half appears to show a bridge, with lines suggesting the presence of water below. Several figures are scattered throughout the scene but are not clearly defined due to the sketchy nature of the drawing. The overall style is loose and expressive.

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714 × 893 px
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