Study of street scene, man at door, woman in red dress. 

American painter Edwin Austin Abbey's "Study of Street Scene, Man at Door, Woman in Red Dress" is an uncharacteristically loose and sketch-like watercolor work, likely a study for a larger project. The artist, known for his precise historical and literary illustrations, captures a fleeting moment in a European street scene, highlighting the contrast between the woman in a striking red dress and the man, partially obscured in the doorway, his yellow waistcoat a bright spot in the composition. The simple, uncluttered style and the artist's signature use of light and shadow gives this piece a sense of immediacy and intimacy.