The drawing shows a view across a body of water with sailboats floating on it. Buildings and a tower are visible on the horizon, suggesting a cityscape. The artist used graphite for delicate strokes detailing the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on off-white paper. Boats with sailors and birds in flight are included in the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1850
- Medium
- graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4646 × 3335 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original