In a sketch of the New York downtown area,Vincent creates a feeling of depth by drawing skyscrapers so that they partially overlap.The cue for depth he is using is known as:

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Vincent is using interposition to create the feeling of depth. By drawing the skyscrapers so that they overlap, he is suggesting that some are closer to the viewer than others, which creates the illusion of depth. Linear perspective relies on converging lines to suggest depth, relative size uses the size of objects to suggest distance, and atmospheric perspective involves using differences in color and clarity to suggest distance.

In a Sketch of the New York Downtown Area,Vincent Creates