Bridge, Venice

c. 1900-1920

Eugène Vail

Associated Names
Eugène Vail

Artist, American, 1857 - 1934

This is an image of a group of silhouetted figures in an indoor setting. The figures are gathered in a large space, possibly a hallway or atrium. The use of charcoal creates a shadowy and diffused light. The background architecture features hints of gothic arches, adding a historic or grand feel to the scene. A staircase is visible on the right side, adding depth to the space. The drawing conveys movement and activity with the mingling forms, suggesting a bustling environment.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Eugène Vail (wife of the artist), Providence, Rhode Island, 1934; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1948; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 117, no. 775.

Inscriptions

lower right in charcoal: EV; lower center in graphite by unknown hand: 3 30 1/2 x 29 1/2 / corde marron anneau

Wikidata ID

Q64560746

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