The image shows a narrow canal bordered by Venetian buildings. The rooftops of the buildings line both sides of the waterway. The buildings depict architectural details like balconies and arched doorways. The artwork is in the form of a detailed etching with fine lines showing the texture of the buildings and canal waters. The color palette is sepia, creating contrast between light and shadow. A gondola with a gondolier is gliding along the canal, while another gondola rests against the wall. In the distance, the canal curves, leading the eye into the urban environment where buildings are partly obscured by shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3243 × 4836 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette