The image shows an aerial view of a busy harbor with a cityscape surrounding a river or bay. The horizon line is elevated, meeting the sky at the rooftops of the city in the distance, with tall ship masts and industrial structures visible. Buildings on the horizon create an urban skyline with steeples and chimneys. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing human and natural elements. Near the foreground, a grassy hill has people and animals engaged in various activities. The color palette includes soft earthy tones for the land and structures, contrasting with pale blues and greys for the water and sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1831
- Medium
- color aquatint with touches of etching, hand-colored, on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5007 × 3565 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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