Canal, Venice

1912

Oscar F. Bluemner

Associated Names
Oscar F. Bluemner

Artist, American, 1867 - 1938

The image shows a Venetian canal scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The viewer sees both sides of the canal, with tall buildings obscuring the horizon. A bridge stretches across the water, with loosely sketched figures. The art style is characterized by expressive strokes, creating a dynamic and lively feel. The color palette includes rich reds, yellows, blues for the buildings, and greens, blues for the canal. Light blue strokes represent the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and colored crayon, over graphite

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 19.7 x 13.3 cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.16

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: Venezia / Se. 1 / -12 / (artist's monogram); vertical along left edge verso: Canal on N Side / W / [illegible]

Wikidata ID

Q64618717

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