The image depicts a street-level view in the city, looking towards a wide open square surrounded by buildings. The horizon is low in the composition, aligned with the rooftops of the architecture. In the distance, a statue on a pedestal is visible in the center of the square. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, with fine lines defining the architecture and washes adding depth to the sky and structures. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white. Buildings frame the view, with one featuring a cornice on the left and another with arched windows and intricate detailing on the right, partially in shadow. The sky is filled with varying gray tones, suggesting cloud cover.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1810
- Medium
- pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite, squared in graphite for transfer, on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4605 × 3477 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original