Parti af havnen i Palermo 1840

"Parti af havnen i Palermo" is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1840 during his travels in Italy. The artwork depicts a bustling scene at the Palermo harbor, capturing the everyday life of the city with its charming simplicity. Rørbye's meticulous attention to detail allows viewers to see the boats docked at the harbor, the figures interacting, and the cityscape in the background, creating a vivid snapshot of the bustling harbor life in Palermo. This sketch is a testament to Rørbye's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the essence of a place with a few simple strokes.