The image shows a busy port scene from an elevated viewpoint. The background features the horizon, buildings, and ship masts. The artwork conveys detailed linework and a monochromatic color palette using black and white shades. The foreground includes figures and market stalls, while ships docked at the quay and distant buildings complete the scene.

Riva Delgi Schiavoni, No. 1

1880

Medium: etching and roulette in black with chine collé on wove paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 2818 × 1879px

Description

The image shows a busy port scene from an elevated viewpoint. The background features the horizon, buildings, and ship masts. The artwork conveys detailed linework and a monochromatic color palette using black and white shades. The foreground includes figures and market stalls, while ships docked at the quay and distant buildings complete the scene.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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