About this motif
Duisburg lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Ruhr and has the largest inland port in Europe. In the district of Ruhrort its rise as a port and industrial city began in the 19th century.
Peters' etching shows the steel Old Rhine Bridge over the river, with sailing ships and barges on the bank in front, captioned "Alte Rheinbrücke Duisburg-Ruhrort Anno 1907". Image about 9 x 12 cm on a 20 x 25 cm sheet, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.
