A Narrow Street Scene

Title: A Narrow Street Scene
Description: A pencil sketch by Blanche Dillaye depicting a narrow street or alleyway possibly in Chester, England, flanked by tall buildings with architectural detailing. The perspective emphasizes the verticality and intimacy of the space, with detailed shading capturing the textures of the stone and timber structures. Though the exact location name is unclear, the scene evokes the historic charm of Chester’s old town.
Subject: alleys; facadesSee all items with this value; Dillaye, Blanche (1851-1931)See all items with this value; drawings (visual works)See all items with this value
Identifier: MS.2025.02-43
Creator: Blanche DillayeSee all items with this value
Publisher: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Archives
Date: circa 1963See all items with this value
Medium: Pencil on paperSee all items with this value
Format: JPEG
Source: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Archives
Language: eng
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