The image depicts an urban scene with a row of two-story buildings. The perspective is frontal, showing architectural details like windows and doorways. The sketch uses a monochromatic palette of soft gray tones on a cream background created with fine pencil strokes, giving an impressionistic feel. Details in the foreground are more pronounced, while the background is depicted with less definition, suggesting depth.Urban life is subtly suggested within shaded areas.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- lithograph in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3510 × 4691 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette