Freihafen mit den Elbbrucken

1893

Fritz Stoltenberg

Associated Names
Fritz Stoltenberg

Artist, German, 1855 - 1921

The image displays a river landscape with a busy waterfront. A bridge with multiple archways and towers is visible in the distance, marking the urban setting. Factories with smokestacks can be seen beyond the bridge, enhancing the industrial feel of the cityscape. The precise yet fluid brushstrokes capture architectural details and the vast sky with light washes of ink. The color palette is dominated by sepia and gray tones, creating a monochromatic look. Buildings and pathways are depicted along the riverbanks, leading into the bustling city.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.1 × 27.5 cm (8 11/16 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.69.17

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a waterfront scene with historic buildings lining the water's edge. The buildings display ornate architecture and extend across the mid to upper section of the image. Brushstrokes are used to detail the architectural features and reflections in the water. The color palette is primarily sepia-toned with variations of light and dark brown. Four swans are gliding on the water's surface below the buildings, with a sailboat and a paddle steamer visible further out. In the distance, city towers and spires enhance the skyline against a cloudy sky.

Binnenalster mit Jungfernstieg

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893

Twenty-Four Views of Hamburg

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893

The image shows a low perspective near water, capturing a bridge spanning a wide river. The horizon is just above the bridge line, revealing silhouettes of hills and buildings. It uses a monochrome color palette of black, white, and gray. The brushstrokes are precise, capturing textures of water and foliage. Small boats with sails are seen on the water, with larger vessels near the bridge. Tiny figures can be seen walking across the bridge. The distance features a softly painted landscape.

Lombardsbrucke

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570955

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