The image depicts a crowded pier seen from a side view. The pier extends diagonally across the composition towards the horizon at the top. In the background, there are blurred outlines of distant structures. The piece is created in an etching style with a mix of tight and loose brushstrokes. Various figures, some with umbrellas, are depicted, adding movement to the scene. The color scheme is primarily black and beige, creating contrasts. Birds are seen in the sky with minimal strokes, and heavy clouds add to the atmosphere. The artwork is bordered by a decorative frame with abstract forms.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- drypoint, roulette, aquatint, spit-bite, softground with sandpaper, and etching (?) in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3287 × 5014 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original