The image depicts a pencil sketch of a cityscape with buildings and trees. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing rooftops of various buildings with one distinctive structure on the left. The background features a row of tall trees outlining the horizon. The sketch uses loose pencil strokes to create textures and forms, with a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and grey. Details like roof tiles and shrubbery are more defined in the foreground, while buildings and trees in the distance are blended with softer lines, highlighting the natural elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1744/1750
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4737 × 3076 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original