The image shows a waterscape with a distant view of a city or industrial area. The horizon line is low in the composition, with outlines of buildings and possibly smokestacks on the skyline. The buildings are blurred and misty, with subtle and smooth brushstrokes creating a dreamlike quality. The color palette is soft grayscale, adding to the tranquil feel. Closest to us, a dark figure is visible on the water surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- lithotint in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5059 × 3443 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette