About this motif
For centuries the Alter Markt has been the heart of Cologne's old town. Between the town hall and the Rhine, people traded, celebrated and argued here – and with its narrow gabled houses the square is still a favourite meeting place, especially during carnival.
Peters' etching "Old Market around 1850" looks across the busy square with its stalls and traders towards the colourful row of houses, crowned by the Gothic tower of the town hall. Image size about 9 x 12 cm, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.
