The Stones of Venice

1926

Ernest David Roth

Associated Names
Ernest D. Roth

Artist, American, 1879 - 1964

The image displays an etching of a Venetian scene featuring a building facing a canal. Details of the building's windows, balconies, and architectural elements are depicted with fine lines. The drawing is in black and white, emphasizing texture and depth. A gondola is visible on the water next to the building, with fabric hanging to dry nearby. Windows and a chimney add to the scene's atmosphere and charm, evoking a sense of historical richness and elegance typical of Venice.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eric Denker, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2002; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2003

  • Whistler and His Circle in Venice, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2003

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: E. D. Roth - 1926 Stones of Venice; lower right in graphite: Ernest D. Roth; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: LOX; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: Stones of Venice - Italy; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 36-

Wikidata ID

Q77009959

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