Canal, Venice

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, 1912

The image shows a Venetian canal scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The viewer sees both sides of the canal, with tall buildings obscuring the horizon. A bridge stretches across the water, with loosely sketched figures. The art style is characterized by expressive strokes, creating a dynamic and lively feel. The color palette includes rich reds, yellows, blues for the buildings, and greens, blues for the canal. Light blue strokes represent the sky.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Date
1912
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink and colored crayon, over graphite
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 19.7 × 13.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a Venetian canal scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The viewer sees both sides of the canal, with tall buildings obscuring the horizon. A bridge stretches across the water, with loosely sketched figures. The art style is characterized by expressive strokes, creating a dynamic and lively feel. The color palette includes rich reds, yellows, blues for the buildings, and greens, blues for the canal. Light blue strokes represent the sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916