Blankenese

1893

Fritz Stoltenberg

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Fritz Stoltenberg

Artist, German, 1855 - 1921

The image displays an elevated view of a landscape with a body of water in the distance. The horizon line divides the sky from the water, where sailing ships and steamships can be seen. The illustration features detailed brushstrokes and a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray. Rooftops and vegetation are detailed in the foreground, contrasting with the loosely rendered water and sky in the background. An inset in the upper left corner shows a hillside with a building in a similar style.

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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

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Wikidata ID

Q64570961

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