San Giorgio dei Greci, Seen from an Arcade
Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1824/1829
- Artist
- Britische Grafik 1820–1830
- Date
- 1824/1829
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink over graphite, with watercolor and gouache, touched with gum arabic, on medium wove paper
- Dimensions
- 42.3 × 27.5 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a view through an archway, with columns framing a canal and a bridge. People in period clothing are scattered along the canal, and a man is rowing a boat. Historic buildings line the canal, and a bell tower with a dome and cross is visible in the distance. The sky is clear with wisps of clouds. The color palette includes browns, grays, pinks, blues, and vibrant blue water. Brushstrokes convey movement and energy.