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.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Datazione
1912
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink and colored crayon, over graphite
Dimensioni
overall (approximate): 19,7 × 13,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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