A Gondola Passing Under a Bridge in Venice

Britische Grafik 1884–1895,

The image depicts a landscape viewed from above. The horizon is in the middle of the canvas, with water stretching across. Faint architectural forms suggesting buildings are visible on the left and right edges. The brushwork is soft and fluid, creating an ethereal quality. The color palette includes light blues, sandy beiges, and darker tones for detail. The watercolor technique gives a transparent, delicate appearance to the scene.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
23.2 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a landscape viewed from above. The horizon is in the middle of the canvas, with water stretching across. Faint architectural forms suggesting buildings are visible on the left and right edges. The brushwork is soft and fluid, creating an ethereal quality. The color palette includes light blues, sandy beiges, and darker tones for detail. The watercolor technique gives a transparent, delicate appearance to the scene.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895