Place de Meir at Antwerp

Thomas Rowlandson, 1797

The image shows a bustling market scene from a street-level point of view. The horizon line is low and there are pedestrians going about their day. A fountain or statue is on the right side, with detailed architecture, including a church with a steeple on the left. The painting style is detailed with clear textures and architectural elements. The color palette is warm with earthy tones dominating. Market vendors and townsfolk are interacting lively with carts and goods, adding movement. The buildings continue into the distance with less detail.

Kunstenaar: Thomas Rowlandson
Datering: 1797
Soort: Prent
Techniek: hand-colored etching and aquatint
Afmetingen: 45,1 × 57,2 cm
Collectie: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie: Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a bustling market scene from a street-level point of view. The horizon line is low and there are pedestrians going about their day. A fountain or statue is on the right side, with detailed architecture, including a church with a steeple on the left. The painting style is detailed with clear textures and architectural elements. The color palette is warm with earthy tones dominating. Market vendors and townsfolk are interacting lively with carts and goods, adding movement. The buildings continue into the distance with less detail.

Thomas Rowlandson