The image is a daguerreotype photograph capturing a street view from an elevated perspective. The horizon is placed near the top, aligning with the roofs and chimneys of the buildings. The scene includes buildings on both sides of a street receding into the distance. The monochrome palette has a subtle silvery tint typical of daguerreotypes. Close by are canopies covering the walkway beside the buildings on the left. People along the sidewalks provide scale. The color palette is muted, emphasizing shades of gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1855
- Medium
- daguerreotype
- Dimensions
- 10354 × 8996 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original