Cena de rua
c. 1848-49
Before he became the master of dark, dramatic illustrations for books like Dante's Inferno, a young Gustave Doré was already observing the world with a keen eye. This lively street scene, drawn around 1848, captures the chaotic energy of a city in motion. A massive carriage tries to push through a crowd of pedestrians and a man on horseback, creating a moment of urban tension. The unique arched top suggests this was likely a study for a decorative fan or overdoor, showing how even his early sketches were full of narrative life.
- Technique
- ink wash and pencil
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