Venice

1880

Otto Henry Bacher

Associated Names
Otto Henry Bacher

Artist, American, 1856 - 1909

The image shows a view of a canal in Venice. The horizon is low in the composition, with large ship masts and building silhouettes dominating the scene. A small boat is moored along the canal, and a larger ship is to the right. The drawing is detailed, capturing ropes, rigging, and textures of brick and wood with fine lines. A bridge arches over the canal on the left, and figures walk along the promenade. In the distance, a busy port scene with ships and buildings is visible. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia or black ink on a light background, creating an antique feel.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston, Massachusetts; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1881; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1983

  • The Grand Tour, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1983

Bibliography

1881

  • Koehler, S.R., ed. The American Art Review 2, no. 12 (October 1881): p. 231.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Otto H. Bacher Venice 80

Wikidata ID

Q77011640

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