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A Corner of the Library in Venice

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a portion of a grand, classical-style white building with ornate columns and decorative elements such as carved reliefs and intricate railings. The painting focuses on the upper section of the building, which features an elaborately adorned window or balcony in front of a large brown door. The portion of the building takes up the left side of the painting, while the right side shows a sky painted in soft blue, with sections of the blank off-white paper suggesting clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1904/1907
Medium
watercolor over graphite, with white gouache on thick wove paper
Dimensions
5338 × 6728 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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