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.
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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.