This image features a city view captured from a slightly elevated perspective. A tall obelisk is at the center of the image, surrounded by small pillars. On the left is an archway with a structured facade. The horizon is visible, divided by architectural elements like buildings and cupolas. The illustration has precise brushstrokes outlining architectural features with a color palette of gray, beige, and sepia. Two human figures are in motion in the foreground, and in the distance, there are additional spires and rooftops under a cloudy sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- brown ink and gray wash over faint traces of graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4429 × 3268 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original