Old Gate Tower 1885

Charles Adams Platt's "Old Gate Tower, Barcelona" is an etching created in 1885. The image depicts a narrow, cobblestone street lined with aging buildings, dominated by a tall, cylindrical gate tower. The scene is rendered in delicate, gray tones, capturing the weathered texture of the stone and the quiet atmosphere of the Spanish city. Platt, a prominent American architect and artist, was known for his architectural renderings and masterful use of light and shadow, as seen in this evocative print.