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Uble Street (Uble Strasse)

Paul Gangolf

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract, crowded street scene. The drawing includes various figures in a bustling urban environment, depicted with expressive, exaggerated features and gestures. Lines are cross-hatched and scribbled to create texture and depth. The background features architectural elements like buildings and possibly windows that fade in and out of focus. The use of line work gives a rough, dynamic quality to the scene, emphasizing the lively nature of the crowd. Shapes are simplified, and the overall composition suggests an interaction among figures and the surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1925
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4103 × 3491 px
Public Domain
Yes
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