The image shows a nocturnal scene with a low horizon, featuring dark silhouettes of buildings, including a church spire. The etching technique is evident in the fine lines that create texture and depth, especially in the sky and reflection on the ground. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, with shades of brown. Light illuminates a few figures and casts reflections on the ground. Trees with skeletal branches are visible to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1874/1875
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, aquatint, and burnishing in black on light blue wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3475 × 3178 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original