The image depicts a busy waterfront with sailboats docked, numerous masts rise into the sky, and a crowd moves along a stairway and promenade by a building. The scene is depicted using etching lines to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. In the distance, additional masts and figures can be seen across the water, with a faint skyline in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4903 × 3365 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original