St. Mark's, Venice

1963

Alfred Bendiner

Associated Names
Alfred Bendiner

Artist, American, 1899 - 1964

The image shows a frontal view of an elaborately designed cathedral or historic building. The building resembles St. Mark's Basilica with a large central dome and intricate architectural elements. The horizon is not distinct and is part of the intricate construction at the top of the building with spires and decorative elements rising upward. The print technique features detailed, fine lines creating a textured appearance throughout the building. The color palette is primarily a monochrome golden yellow against a stark white background. Indistinct human figures are seen near the base of the structure, suggesting motion in a busy plaza setting. In the distance are the grand peaks and domes of the building topped with cross-topped spires.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in yellow

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.331

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    PMA 1965, no. 119


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1965

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art. Alfred Bendiner: Lithographs. Exh. cat. Philadelphia, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65506653

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