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Fifth Avenue Building from Grace Church

Henry Farrer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a city street with busy activity. People and horse-drawn carriages fill the street. A tall spire is visible in the distance. The architecture on each side of the street is detailed with pencil strokes. The drawing style is sketch-like with flowing lines. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray, emphasizing the simplicity of the pencil work. In the distance, building outlines become less distinct, guiding the eye towards the central spire.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3583 × 4735 px
Public Domain
Yes
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