This is a drawing of a street scene featuring a shop with a prominent lamp and various signs. The sketch depicts a storefront with a large, ornate lamp hanging above, several window panes, and a gathering of items. The lines are loosely drawn, capturing the essence of the scene in a swift, gestural manner. The text on the windows indicates product categories or prices. The lower part of the scene includes indistinct shapes. The sketch is titled "Ebury Street" and dated "17 Oct" at the bottom left.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1876 or 1879
- Medium
- black conté crayon with pen and brown ink on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3429 × 4474 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original