Rooftops

Hippolyte Louis Fizeau

National Gallery of Art

The image is a rooftop view of a dense urban area, likely taken from an elevated position. The horizon shows a line of buildings creating an uneven skyline with chimneys and architectural details. The color palette is monochromatic with tones of black, white, and gray. Closest to us are rooftops with weather-worn tiles and chimneys. In the distance, buildings fade into the sky. The style is photographic, utilizing grain and contrast for mood and structure.