Cologne
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a nighttime cityscape with a river in the foreground. Buildings line the shore, their windows glowing faintly. Two tall towers rise in the background, with a bridge and smokestacks between them. The water reflects the lights, creating a wavy mirror effect. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth, focusing on everyday city life. This style was common in late 19th-century European prints. Look up chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow like this.
