The Arno in the Evening, Florence

1912

Oscar F. Bluemner

Associated Names
Oscar F. Bluemner

Artist, American, 1867 - 1938

The image shows a riverbank with a bridge and buildings in the background. The horizon is defined by rooftops and a tree line above the bridge. The artwork features a sketchy style with quick, expressive brushstrokes or pen lines. The color palette is primarily black ink on beige or off-white paper, emphasizing line and form. Flowing lines suggest water movement leading to the bridge, with buildings and a tree in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with black wash

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 9.2 x 13.6 cm (3 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.13

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in black ink: Firenze Aug 11-12 / (artist's monogram); across bottom: W. Evening, coming from Fiesole; in later hand, across top verso: see ... Mugnone, Firenze

Wikidata ID

Q64618714

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