This is a drawing of an urban street scene featuring an alleyway and architectural elements. The drawing shows a view of a street, leading through an archway to an alley. In the foreground, steps lead down into the scene, with architectural details framing the path. The alley is bustling with activity. The etched lines are fine and closely woven, creating detailed textures reflecting the stonework and woodwork of buildings. The architecture includes a visible facade with an arch and inner rooms seen through large openings resembling windows, giving a glimpse of objects or furnishings inside. The overall tone of the drawing is muted with a focus on light and shadows capturing the mood of a historical city street.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880
- Medium
- etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4936 × 2986 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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