Maline 1833

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

aged paper

lithograph

print

old engraving style

etching

paper

personal sketchbook

england

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

Samuel Prout's "Maline" is a meticulously detailed pen and ink drawing, or etching, of the Grote Markt (Grand Market Square) in Mechelen, Belgium, created in 1833. The artwork captures the bustling activity of the square, with buildings lining the edges and figures moving through the space. The imposing tower of the Saint Rombouts Cathedral dominates the composition, highlighting its architectural significance. This piece showcases Prout's masterful ability to convey the atmospheric charm of European urban landscapes.