Hotel de Ville, Utrecht 1833

Samuel Prout’s 1833 etching, “Hotel de Ville, Utrecht,” depicts a picturesque scene of the city’s historic architecture. The prominent city hall, with its distinctive tower, is prominently featured in the composition, and the viewer’s perspective looks down a narrow canal lined with buildings. The etching demonstrates Prout’s meticulous detail and interest in capturing the architectural character of European cities. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this piece.