The image shows a townscape with buildings of various structures and designs, captured from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The composition is in a sketch style with fine, linear brushstrokes and a monochromatic palette in shades of sepia and black. The buildings are situated on a sloping terrain with some structures standing on stilts. Various buildings with different shapes and rooflines are seen in the distance, while the ground in the forefront is marked with light and shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1883
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 4834 × 3554 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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