Preliminary Sketch for " The Passage" (La Traversee)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The sketch portrays multiple figures in an indoor setting. On the left, a person sits in profile with their arms in their lap, and a hat or hood on. On the right, other figures are seated facing various directions, some close together. Two figures stand at the far right near an exit. The background features minimal details like lines for flooring and walls. The sketch is done in light pencil or ink on a textured background.