Ponte Vecchio, Florence

1909

George Walter Chandler

Associated Names
George Walter Chandler

Artist, American, 1866 - 1928

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.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1927; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: GWC / 09; lower left in graphite: 40/60; lower right in graphite: G Walter Chandler; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: Ponte Vecchio - Florence; lower left in black ballpoint pen by unknown hand: 1425

Watermarks

O.W.P. & A.O.L.

Wikidata ID

Q77011320

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