The image shows an urban scene with a wide perspective that includes a busy street, canal area, and a central historical building with pointed roofs and turrets. The foreground features a cobblestone path with carts and barrels. People populate a bustling market area. To the right, boats with tall masts dock by the water, with smaller boats in the canal. The artwork depicts intricate architectural details, cobblestones, and water texture with fine detail in a monochromatic color palette characteristic of a drawing or etching. Cloud formations in the sky are subtly rendered with delicate lines.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- etching on chine collé
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 2661 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original