Provenance

Mrs. Eugène Vail

Vail, Gertrude
Vail, Gertrude Mauran
American, 1866 - 1948

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The image depicts a grand building with expansive arches and intricate details. Two large flags with red, white, and green colors are displayed. The brushstrokes are varied, capturing the texture of the fabric and architecture with an impressionistic style. The color palette includes warm yellows and golds, as well as cooler tones in the flags and shadows. Small groups of figures in the distance suggest activity and gathering.
Eugène Vail, The Flags, Saint Mark's, Venice - Fête Day, c. 1903, oil on canvas, Gift of Gertrude Mauran Vail, 1973.1.1

The Flags, Saint Mark's, Venice - Fête Day

Eugène Vail · c. 1903 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1973.1.1
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.
Eugène Vail, Bridge, Venice, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.570

Bridge, Venice

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.570
The image shows a view across a body of water towards an illuminated architectural scene. The horizon is marked by the architecture meeting the sky, with a large building with a dome and arches on the right side. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a hazy effect. The color palette is mainly dark shades with subtle highlights suggesting reflected light on the water, contrasting with the luminous areas of the building and light sources.
Eugène Vail, Memory of Venice: the Palazzo Ducale and the Piazzetta, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper mounted to wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.569

Memory of Venice: the Palazzo Ducale and the Piazzetta

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper mounted to wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.569
The image shows a cityscape along a waterway. The lighting is subdued, and the focus is on buildings alongside the water. The horizon is not visible, and details are obscured by mist and low light. The artwork uses soft strokes and a grayscale color palette for an ethereal quality. A boat is seen on the water in the foreground, leading the eye to the shadowy buildings in the background.
Eugène Vail, Gondola, Evening in Venice, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.567

Gondola, Evening in Venice

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.567
The image shows a cityscape in the distance across a body of water. The horizon is located towards the lower third of the image, lined by dark shapes including a tall tower and a domed structure. The artwork features soft, diffuse brushstrokes likely made with charcoal or a similar medium, creating a hazy atmosphere. The color scheme is minimalistic, using shades of sepia and gray. In the foreground, there are dark silhouettes resembling small boats with figures against the water reflecting soft lights.
Eugène Vail, Evening, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.572

Evening, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.572
The image depicts a person in a three-quarters view position, balancing a round object on their head with both hands. The person has short, dark hair, basic facial features, and is wearing a loose-fitting long-sleeved shirt, pants, and boots. In the background, there is a lightly sketched second figure to the left and a gridded drawing paper marked with blue lines.
Eugène Vail, Study for "Pêcheurs de la mer du Nord" (Study for "Fishermen of the North Sea"), c. 1893, charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.566

Study for "Pêcheurs de la mer du Nord" (Study for "Fishermen of the North Sea")

Eugène Vail · c. 1893 · charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.566
The image shows a bridge with figures on top, seen from across a body of water. The horizon line is formed by the edge of the bridge. Above the bridge are indistinct architectural elements in the distance. The technique features soft brushstrokes or charcoal creating a hazy effect with blurred lines suggesting figures in motion. The color palette is dominated by muted tones of black and grey, with an interplay of light and shadow. The water reflects these tones, adding to the moody ambiance of the scene.
Eugène Vail, Venetian Bridge, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper mounted to wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.571

Venetian Bridge

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper mounted to wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.571
The image displays a nocturnal scene with a large architectural structure on the left. The building showcases intricate arched windows and illuminated arches. In the background, a tall, slender structure is visible. The horizon is blurred by dim light and a hazy atmosphere typical of a late evening scene. The technique uses soft and blurred brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette consists of sepia and black tones, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the night scene. Close to us, shadowy figures are depicted as black silhouettes, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark. The composition conveys depth through light, shade, and the architecture's lines.
Eugène Vail, The Piazzetta, Venice, c. 1900-1920, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.568

The Piazzetta, Venice

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.568
The image shows a building next to a canal with a reflection in the water. The horizon is not visible, and a boat is tied near the building. The brushstrokes are rough and textured, and the color palette includes browns, reds, grays, green, and black. The reflection in the water adds a rippling effect.
Eugène Vail, Reflections, Venetian Canal, c. 1900-1920, watercolor and conté crayon over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Eugene Vail, wife of the artist, 1948), 2015.19.573

Reflections, Venetian Canal

Eugène Vail · c. 1900-1920 · watercolor and conté crayon over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.573