The image shows a street-level view of rustic buildings surrounding an open square. The horizon is obscured by the clustered buildings. The scene is created using delicate etching strokes, emphasizing details such as thatched roofs and walls. The color palette is sepia tones, giving an antique feel. The ground closest to us has horizontal lines, suggesting cobblestones or wooden planks, leading the eye towards figures and architectural details in the distance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1858
- Medium
- etching in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4357 × 3109 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette