Artwork preview

Memory of Venice: the Palazzo Ducale and the Piazzetta

Eugène Vail

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view across a body of water towards an illuminated architectural scene. The horizon is marked by the architecture meeting the sky, with a large building with a dome and arches on the right side. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a hazy effect. The color palette is mainly dark shades with subtle highlights suggesting reflected light on the water, contrasting with the luminous areas of the building and light sources.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1900-1920
Medium
charcoal on wove paper mounted to wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3288 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original