The Salute and the Palazzo Ducale from the Bacino di San Marco

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

The image shows a view across a body of water, likely depicting a cityscape at a distance. The horizon line is low, marked by faint silhouettes of architectural forms with soft edges. The horizon features blurred structures, possibly buildings or monuments, rendered in smudged brushstrokes blending seamlessly. The color palette is muted with shades of gray dominating the sky, and hints of warm tones like soft yellows and reds on the structures. In the water close by, cool blue tones create a reflection of the skyline.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pastel over graphite on gray wove paper
Dimensions
15.3 × 22.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a view across a body of water, likely depicting a cityscape at a distance. The horizon line is low, marked by faint silhouettes of architectural forms with soft edges. The horizon features blurred structures, possibly buildings or monuments, rendered in smudged brushstrokes blending seamlessly. The color palette is muted with shades of gray dominating the sky, and hints of warm tones like soft yellows and reds on the structures. In the water close by, cool blue tones create a reflection of the skyline.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895