The image depicts a nighttime cityscape with buildings and a domed structure against the horizon. A full moon shines in the sky off-center to the left, illuminating the scene. The artwork features intricate crosshatched brushstrokes creating texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black and white tones. The moon's reflection on the water connects the foreground to the skyline.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1868
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2851 × 4412 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original