The Giudecca Canal with Shipping near the Chiesa dei Gesuati

1880s

David Law

Associated Names
David Law

Artist, Scottish, 1831 - 1901

The image displays a waterfront scene from above, featuring docked boats near grand buildings. In the background, the sky meets the water, with sailboats and a large ship visible. The buildings on the right have detailed facades and arched windows, extending into the distance. A gentle, warm light illuminates the structures. The brushwork appears delicate and light, possibly employing a watercolor technique. The color palette includes serene blues and greys of the sky and water, contrasting with earthy tones of the buildings and boats. Close to us, a few small boats float on the water, with its ripples reflecting the surroundings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.6 x 52.5 cm (14 x 20 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.33.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kurt E. Schon, Ltd, New Orleans); (sale, Christie's New York, 3 December 2008, no. 70). (Mark Murray, New York); purchased 2011 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2014

  • The Color of Nature: Recent Acquisitions of Landscape Watercolors, NGA, 2014.

Wikidata ID

Q64540816

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