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Tour de Montalban, Amsterdam

Maxime Lalanne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cityscape of a bustling canal in Amsterdam. There are buildings on both sides of the canal, with a clock tower known as the Montelbaanstoren slightly off-center to the right. The composition is balanced, with detailed pen-like strokes emphasizing architectural features and foliage texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia and black tones. Closest to the viewer are moored boats, people, and trees. In the distance, the canal extends under a bridge towards more boats and rooftops.

Artwork Details

Date
1884
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
7654 × 5181 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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