The image shows an urban scene with a clock tower resembling the Big Ben in the center. Surrounding the tower are historical buildings, people, horse-drawn carriages, and street lamps. The horizon features a bridge and buildings. The artwork uses brown and sepia tones and intricate details to create a texture. The composition is enclosed in a border with sketches of maritime and architectural elements. The color palette is predominantly brown, giving the image a classic and timeless appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1884
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, roulette, and aquatint with tonal wiping in black (main subject) and brown (margins) ink on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 8549 × 6590 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original