Place de Meir at Antwerp

Thomas Rowlandson, 1797

The image depicts a city square in Antwerp with buildings lining the area, a horizon dividing the image in half, and people engaging in various activities. The skies are slightly overcast with textured clouds, and a sculptural column stands prominently in the center. The color palette includes muted tones with occasional brighter hues in the attire of the figures. The buildings are detailed with fine lines and architectural elements.
Artist
Thomas Rowlandson
Date
1797
Type
Print
Medium
colored aquatint
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a city square in Antwerp with buildings lining the area, a horizon dividing the image in half, and people engaging in various activities. The skies are slightly overcast with textured clouds, and a sculptural column stands prominently in the center. The color palette includes muted tones with occasional brighter hues in the attire of the figures. The buildings are detailed with fine lines and architectural elements.

Thomas Rowlandson