Grand Canal, Rialto, Venice

1924

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

The image displays a water-level view looking across a canal towards the Rialto Bridge in Venice. The bridge is central to the composition, surrounded by buildings lining the canal. The painting uses loose watercolor brushstrokes to depict the reflections in the water and architectural details. The color palette consists of soft pastels and earthy tones, creating a harmonious atmosphere. A gondola with a gondolier is seen in the foreground, and distant buildings and a bell tower are visible in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 26.5 x 34.2 cm (10 7/16 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6117

  • Series Title

    Venice

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McBey / 29 September 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q64580581

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