George Walter Chandler

Chandler, Mattse

American, 1866 - 1928

Explore selected works

The image depicts a historic bridge surrounded by old buildings. The viewpoint focuses on the buildings and their details, extending upwards and obscuring the horizon. The structures on the bridge show windows and balconies, typical of urban architecture. The brushstrokes are etched, providing texture and depth, particularly in the stonework and water reflections. The color palette is sepia, creating a vintage feel. The water under the bridge reflects the architecture above, with a small boat on the right side.
George Walter Chandler, Ponte Vecchio, Florence, 1909, etching in brown on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund), 2015.19.314

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

George Walter Chandler · 1909 · etching in brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.314