The image shows a tall, intricate tower as the focal point, creating a vertical emphasis. The horizon is at the base of the structure where the street level intersects with the base of the building. The artistic technique appears to be a loose, sketchy style rendered in fine lines, possibly with charcoal or pencil, capturing the architectural details. The color palette is monochromatic, using black lines on a cream or off-white background. In front of the tower, there are figures of people and bare-branched trees, providing scale and depth. The building stretches further beyond, adding context to the urban scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1896
- Medium
- lithograph in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3209 × 4958 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette