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Italian Sketchbook: Bridge with Figures (page 209 & 210)

Maurice Prendergast

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sketchbook page with two pencil drawings. The top drawing depicts a bridge scene with people and a building in the background. The bridge has an archway and appears to be over water, but the water is not clearly defined. There are several figures on the bridge, some of whom are carrying umbrellas. The building in the background has a triangular roof and appears to have a flat section on the right side. The bottom drawing is less detailed and appears to be a continuation or variation of the top scene, possibly from a different angle or perspective. It shows more abstract lines and shapes, with what seems to be a bridge or walkway and some foliage. The page is off-white and has a rough texture, suggesting it is from a sketchbook. The drawings are done in pencil and have a loose, sketchy quality. The page is divided into two sections by a crease down the middle, indicating that it has been folded in half at some point.

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725 × 893 px
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