A Cloister, Venice

1907

Ernest D. Roth

Associated Names
Ernest D. Roth

Artist, American, 1879 - 1964

The image shows a courtyard or cloister with columns supporting an overhead structure with intricate detailing. The perspective is slightly angled, revealing the columns and architecture. The horizon is defined by the courtyard walls, showing a building with windows in the distance. The columns dominate the composition, guiding the eye. The style is reminiscent of an etching with fine lines depicting the architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and sepia. The stone surface and architectural details are captured in detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.05 x 25.72 cm (7 1/2 x 10 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24.13 x 31.12 cm (9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7498


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2000

  • Origins of the American Century: Art from 1890-1910, Daura Gallery, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2000.

Wikidata ID

Q65019813

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