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Das leere Café (The Empty Café)

Walter Gramatté

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a café interior. It depicts various furnishings and architectural elements. The drawing is executed in pencil or charcoal, creating a monochromatic and textured appearance. There is a row of round tables and chairs to the left, arranged in diminishing perspective, leading deeper into the café. In the foreground, there is a person not fully detailed, giving the scene a sketch-like quality. On the right, other tables and chairs are spaced throughout the room. The ceiling features a chandelier or hanging lights for illumination. The ambiance is quiet, capturing the essence of an early 20th-century café setting. Shading and line work are used to create depth and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
graphite with touches of stumping on wove paper
Dimensions
3444 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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