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.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Datering
1824/1829
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink over graphite, with watercolor and gouache, touched with gum arabic, on medium wove paper
Afmetingen
42,3 × 27,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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