The image shows a street scene with an elevated viewpoint of a village. The horizon is not visible due to rooftops of houses in the distance. An ornate frame surrounds the scene with sketch-like figures and decorations. A person is walking in the snowy street, and the artwork has soft brushstrokes creating a dreamlike ambiance. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting mainly of grey, black, and white, evoking a nighttime winter setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1874
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 8244 × 11496 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original