Bird's Eye View of a Man and Woman Conversing

Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing a bird's-eye view of two figures and a dog on a street. The drawing captures two figures walking closely together on a sidewalk or street. The figures are depicted wearing heavy coats and hats. A small dog is shown in motion to their right. Long shadows are cast by the figures and the dog, suggesting a strong light source. The textures and shading techniques imply depth and dimensionality in the scene.