This is a drawing of a classical building with intricate architectural details. The structure depicted has a grand façade with arches, columns, and decorative sculptures. In front of the building, there are figures in formal attire and top hats, suggesting a gathering or event. The scene includes a cobblestone street and detailed shading techniques, creating depth and realism. The artwork features a monochrome color palette, reminiscent of traditional architectural illustrations or historical event documentation.
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This is a drawing of a classical building with intricate architectural details. The structure depicted has a grand façade with arches, columns, and decorative sculptures. In front of the building, there are figures in formal attire and top hats, suggesting a gathering or event. The scene includes a cobblestone street and detailed shading techniques, creating depth and realism. The artwork features a monochrome color palette, reminiscent of traditional architectural illustrations or historical event documentation.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Borsenzeit

Fritz Stoltenberg

Date
1893
Medium
watercolor
Dimensions
sheet: 23 × 28 cm (9 1/16 × 11 in.)
Classification
Portfolio · Drawing
Accession number
1977.69.9
Credit line
Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Twenty-Four Views of Hamburg [1977.69.2-25]

Subjects and terms

  • architecture
  • German
  • Street
  • Costume
  • Hat
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 56449. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.