From the Sixth Floor

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an elevated urban street scene at night. The buildings and trees can be seen in the distance under a dark sky. The brushstrokes are soft and blurred, creating a nocturnal atmosphere. The color palette is dark with occasional warm accents. A figure in blue clothing is leaning out next to a railing where a cat sits. Pedestrians and a horse-drawn carriage are visible on the dimly lit streets below.