Street in El Paso c. 19th century

"Street in El Paso" is a 19th century etching by American artist William B. Closson (1848-1926). The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this detailed depiction of a dusty street scene in El Paso, Texas, complete with a man leading a donkey and several figures in the foreground. The perspective is taken from a slight elevation, revealing a winding road through the city, framed by buildings on either side and a mountain range in the distance. This etching provides a glimpse into the daily life and architecture of El Paso in the late 19th century.