Milan Cathedral

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, 1830s/1843

The image displays an aerial view of a cityscape with a Gothic cathedral in the center. The skyline features mountains and greenery surrounding the city. The painting shows soft, expressive clouds in a pale blue sky with hints of pink and lavender. The city buildings are depicted in warm earthy tones, contrasting with the cool whites and grays of the cathedral. People and carriages are visible on the streets at different distances.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Date
1830s/1843
Type
Print
Medium
gouache over lithograph on wove paper, on an old mount
Dimensions
16.3 × 24.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays an aerial view of a cityscape with a Gothic cathedral in the center. The skyline features mountains and greenery surrounding the city. The painting shows soft, expressive clouds in a pale blue sky with hints of pink and lavender. The city buildings are depicted in warm earthy tones, contrasting with the cool whites and grays of the cathedral. People and carriages are visible on the streets at different distances.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911