A Wet Evening in Venice

Otto Henry Bacher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a harbor scene depicted from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is low, with ships and their masts visible. The brushstrokes are distinct, applied with a crosshatching technique for movement and texture. The color palette is mainly sepia and dark brown. A rowing boat with a figure is depicted on the right, with buildings and ship masts in the distance, reflected in the water.