The image shows a city scene with a view from a slightly elevated angle. Big Ben is at the center of the bustling urban landscape. Various architectural elements, including the London clock tower, fill the horizon. The etching technique is detailed, with brushstrokes capturing movement and intricacy in the clouds and street activity. The color palette is mainly sepia, giving the image an old-fashioned feel. The foreground features horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, while the background shows a dense urban skyline. The margins are decorated with sketches, adding to the complexity of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1884
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, aquatint, soft-ground etching, and roulette in brownish-black ink on wove paper, backed with thin tissue
- Dimensions
- 4658 × 3433 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original