Della Fava, Venice

1907

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a narrow canal in a city, viewed from a slightly elevated angle that focuses on the buildings and waterway. Tall buildings line both sides of the canal converging in the middle distance. The etching technique creates detailed architecture and textured water. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of gray emphasizing light and shadow. Gondolas are seen gliding along the canal, with figures navigating the water.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.7 x 17.4 cm (9 5/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
    sheet (irregular): 33.3 x 29.9 cm (13 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.160

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 64

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Norma B. Marin, New York; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 64.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Marin / 07; lower right in plate: Della / Fava / Venezia; lower right in graphite: John Marin; lower edge in graphite by unknown hand: Rare print / A-1 / 9 1/2 x 10 / "15

Wikidata ID

Q75121679

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