The Gate, Venice

1905

Ernest D. Roth

Associated Names
Ernest D. Roth

Artist, American, 1879 - 1964

The image depicts a gate with steps leading down to a body of water. The gate is flanked by three tall poles. Foliage covers the top of the gate and walls. Reflections can be seen in the water below. The artwork features detailed etching with fine linework for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using dark ink against a lighter background for contrast.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ernest D. Roth / 1905

Markings

stamped lower center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Watermarks

[unidentified watermark]

Wikidata ID

Q77012557

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