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Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing at a slight angle, facing right with one foot forward. He has a robust build, short curly hair, and is wearing a round hat with a folded top. He wears a striped shirt, voluminous pants, and holds an object resembling a lantern. The background features a river or canal with architectural structures on the opposite bank, and a gondola is visible on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
8501 × 12071 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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