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Greek Sailors on a Venetian Canal

Friedrich Nerly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows six people on a small wooden boat. They are facing away from the viewer, standing close together and holding various objects. They are wearing loose-fitting garments with headwear like hats and caps. One person is wearing a red fez. The boat has crossed oars and a large flag at the back. The background is simple.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1851
Medium
watercolor over black chalk and graphite, heightened with white on blue-gray wove paper, faded to tan
Dimensions
6679 × 4860 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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