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Gondola, Evening in Venice

Eugène Vail

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cityscape along a waterway. The lighting is subdued, and the focus is on buildings alongside the water. The horizon is not visible, and details are obscured by mist and low light. The artwork uses soft strokes and a grayscale color palette for an ethereal quality. A boat is seen on the water in the foreground, leading the eye to the shadowy buildings in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1900-1920
Medium
charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
3336 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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