This is a drawing of a staircase in an architectural setting. The image shows a wide stone staircase leading upwards, framed by an archway at the top. The stairway is steep and consists of numerous uniform steps. The light creates a contrast between the shadowed lower area and the illuminated upper landing, highlighting the open space at the top. The foreground contains elements associated with classical architecture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830s-1840s
- Medium
- etching and aquatint on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 9271 × 6880 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original