The Harbor of Piraeus

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1891

The image shows a panoramic view from an elevated perspective, overlooking a city, port, and mountainous landscape. Rocky terrain with grazing goats leads into agricultural fields and the city. The city is dense with buildings, becoming more compact near the coastline where a busy port with ships is situated. Mountains are visible in the background. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to capture architectural and natural details. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a vintage ambiance and emphasizing the contrast between urban development and natural scenery.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Date
1891
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk and touches of graphite heightened with gray
Dimensions
26.4 × 36.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a panoramic view from an elevated perspective, overlooking a city, port, and mountainous landscape. Rocky terrain with grazing goats leads into agricultural fields and the city. The city is dense with buildings, becoming more compact near the coastline where a busy port with ships is situated. Mountains are visible in the background. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to capture architectural and natural details. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a vintage ambiance and emphasizing the contrast between urban development and natural scenery.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903