Florentine Palaces 1909

"Florentine Palaces" is a 1909 etching by Swedish-American artist Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt, depicting a scene of a bridge and river in Florence, Italy. The artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a small piece, measuring 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (14.92 x 20 cm). Nordfeldt's etching highlights the architectural details of the buildings, with particular attention to the arches and the use of light and shadow. This intricate detail, rendered in a masterful style, underscores the beauty of the Florentine cityscape.