City 1914

"City" is a 1914 pencil drawing by Russian artist Mstislav Dobuzhinsky, known for his atmospheric depictions of urban scenes. The drawing portrays a narrow city alleyway, with tall buildings casting long shadows. Dobuzhinsky masterfully captures the claustrophobic feel of the urban environment, emphasizing the stark lines and geometric forms of the architecture. The use of a muted green palette contributes to the somber tone of the artwork, reflecting the anxieties of urban life in the early 20th century. This work exemplifies the artistic style of "World of Art" and serves as a poignant example of Dobuzhinsky's contribution to the development of urban landscape art.