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The image displays an intricate array of vertical and diagonal lines forming an abstract depiction of a narrow street or alleyway with towering structures on either side. The lines convey the texture and form of buildings, with vertical strokes indicating walls or facades and diagonal and curved lines suggesting rooftops and shadows. The composition creates depth and perspective akin to an urban canyon or clustered cityscape, connecting architectural forms with light and space.

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Heinrich Tischler (Polish, 1892 - 1938)

1907-1938 · drypoint on laid cream paper

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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