Townscape | Subjects
Softening edges
See pp.94–97
A softly blended dark-to-light
wash, disappearing as it
reaches the sky, suggests a
dome—a hard edge would
have created the impression
of a square shape.
Focal points
See pp.140–141
The focal point of this
painting is the area of the
strongest tone and color;
the Z-shape of the pigeons
and gures also lead the
eye to this area.
Linear perspective
See pp.134–137
The vague lines of
paving on the ground, if
continued, will meet at head
height of the crowd. This
ensures that the ground
appears level.
Showcase painting
This depiction of a famous, bustling scene relies mostly on suggestion.
The individual marks hint at the complex structure and crowds of people
(and pigeons), but each mark on its own is quite abstract. As a result, we
are aware of everything in the scene without seeing any real detail.
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