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The image shows a cobblestone street with tall buildings on either side. The viewpoint is from a slightly downward angle. The street extends into the distance, flanked by detailed buildings on the left and a modern staircase and street lamp on the right. The painting features precise brushstrokes highlighting architectural details and cobblestone texture. The color scheme is primarily sepia and black, creating a vintage atmosphere. High contrast enhances light and shadow effects. Additional figures can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the scene.
National Gallery of Art · Portfolio
Alte Strasse
Fritz Stoltenberg
- Date
- 1893
- Medium
- watercolor
- Dimensions
- sheet: 28.3 × 23 cm (11 1/8 × 9 1/16 in.)
- Classification
- Portfolio · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1977.69.20
- 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
- German
- Street
- Tree
- Building
NGA object ID 56460. 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.