Rio della Pergola—Venice

1924

Ernest D. Roth

Associated Names
Ernest D. Roth

Artist, American, 1879 - 1964

The image shows a narrow canal surrounded by old Venetian buildings. The perspective allows a view down the canal towards the horizon, which is obscured by the converging rooftops. The buildings exhibit intricate design with arched windows and textured surfaces. The etching technique uses monochromatic tones of beige and light brown. The water in the canal reflects the buildings and moored gondolas. The scene conveys a quiet and quaint charm with the empty canal extending into the background.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: - E.D.Roth - / Rio della Pergola - Venice - 1924; lower center in graphite: Ernest D. Roth / 1924

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Watermarks

JAPAN [Shogun paulownia flower]

Wikidata ID

Q77012559

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