Gamle huse i Falaise, Normandiet 1901 - 1904

"Gamle huse i Falaise, Normandiet" (Old Houses in Falaise, Normandy), a charcoal drawing by French artist Othon Friesz (1879-1949), depicts a narrow street in Falaise, Normandy, with buildings lining both sides. The drawing is notable for its atmospheric rendering of the scene, using loose, gestural lines to suggest the form of the houses and the sky above. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the buildings and the sense of depth created by the receding street. This drawing demonstrates Friesz's talent for capturing the essence of a place with a few simple strokes, characteristic of his work in the early 20th century.