Huizen met trap 1827

"Huizen met trap" is a pencil drawing on paper by French artist Auguste Raffet, created in 1827. The sketch, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, captures a fleeting glimpse of a narrow street lined with buildings, a set of stairs dominating the right side of the composition. Raffet's rapid, expressive strokes, capturing the essence of a Parisian alleyway, highlight his mastery of line and his keen eye for detail. This intimate drawing exemplifies Raffet's penchant for depicting everyday life, offering a glimpse into the urban landscape of 19th-century France.