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.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datálás
1891
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk and touches of graphite heightened with gray
Méretek
26,4 × 36,2 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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