The image shows a Venetian canal scene in an etching style. A large, arched stone doorway and building walls are depicted with intricate lines. The canal leads the eye towards a bridge in the distance. The color palette is monochromatic sepia. Water reflections and a gondola in the canal add detail to the scene. The composition uses light and shadow to highlight architectural details.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1879/1880
- Medium
- etching and drypoint in brownish-black ink on Asian laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4981 × 3477 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette