San Giorgio dei Greci, Seen from an Arcade

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1824/1829

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.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Datation
1824/1829
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
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
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830