The Piazza San Marco

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1874

The image depicts a busy square in Venice. The view is from a slightly elevated perspective, showing monumental architecture dominating the scene. On the left is an ornate building with columns and carvings. In the center is a tall structure with red and earthy tones, with decorative reliefs at the base. To the right, there are classical buildings with arches and columns. The color palette includes warm browns and creams for the buildings and a vibrant azure sky. People in period attire, some with dogs, are walking around the square. Pigeons are on the ground. The brushwork is detailed, showing the intricate designs of the architecture and costumes. A red flag flutters on the right side.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Datazione
1874
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over black chalk on thick wove paper
Dimensioni
34,7 × 49,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a busy square in Venice. The view is from a slightly elevated perspective, showing monumental architecture dominating the scene. On the left is an ornate building with columns and carvings. In the center is a tall structure with red and earthy tones, with decorative reliefs at the base. To the right, there are classical buildings with arches and columns. The color palette includes warm browns and creams for the buildings and a vibrant azure sky. People in period attire, some with dogs, are walking around the square. Pigeons are on the ground. The brushwork is detailed, showing the intricate designs of the architecture and costumes. A red flag flutters on the right side.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890