San Gregario, Venice

1905

Ernest D. Roth

Associated Names
Ernest D. Roth

Artist, American, 1879 - 1964

The image shows the interior of a historical building looking towards an open courtyard. The perspective is slightly lower, making the viewer look up at the architecture with prominent columns, archways, and potted plants. The structure dominates the upper portion of the composition. The horizon is suggested by the edge of the building and shadows. The artwork appears to be created using fine, meticulous brushstrokes, giving it an etching or engraving-like quality with detailed cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using blacks and grays to evoke a classic and timeless atmosphere.
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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 plate: E.D.R.; lower right in graphite: Ernest D. Roth / 1905

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77012561

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