This is a drawing of the exterior of a small shop or storefront. The scene shows a building with upstairs windows and a display at street level. People are around the storefront, which has a striped awning over the entrance and goods displayed outside. The drawing captures the texture of the building's facade and the lively activity in front of the store with a sketchy, impressionistic style. The monochrome palette suggests this is a pencil or charcoal drawing, giving the image a timeless feeling and focusing on the play of light and shadow, adding depth to the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1890
- Medium
- lithograph in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3499 × 4691 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette