Zollkanal

Fritz Stoltenberg

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a river scene with structures lining the banks, including a bridge spanning the river. The horizon is high, where the buildings and the river meet in the distance. The scene shows boats on the water, some moving while others are stationary. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating texture in the water and stone surfaces. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia and grayscale. Additional boats and structural silhouettes can be seen beyond the bridge, with a muted gray sky above.