Venice from the Lido

1896

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows a low vantage point looking over a stretch of water, potentially representing the Venetian lagoon. The horizon line is low in the composition, showcasing a distant cityscape with architectural elements like domes and spired towers. A gondola is moving across the water with a gondolier at one end. The artwork features sketch-like brushstrokes and lines, suggesting forms and imparting a sense of movement. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia tones for a vintage and serene atmosphere. A faint structure on the right side resembles a balustrade. In the distance, horizontal strokes blend the sky with the city silhouette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 × 35.6 cm (7 5/16 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2590

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 220

  • Series Title

    North Italian Set

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Rinder, Frank. D.Y. Cameron, an illustrated catalogue of his etchings and drypoints, 1887-1932. Glasgow: Jackson, Wylie and Company, 1932.

Wikidata ID

Q64955373

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