The image shows an elevated point of view of a rocky terrain with buildings on a cliff. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The illustration features detailed pencil strokes capturing textures of rock surfaces and foliage. A path leads along the cliff's edge with rocks and vegetation. Various buildings of differing heights and archways are on the cliff's edge. The color palette is grayscale, emphasizing light and shadow. The background shows a gorge with layered rocks, highlighting the height and precariousness of the structures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1828
- Medium
- crayon lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3343 × 4435 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original