Artwork
Venetian Fantasy with an Ornamental Arch
Venetian Fantasy with an Ornamental Arch is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Venetian Fantasy with an Ornamental Arch is a drawing created by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner around 1754. It is executed in a range of media, including pen and ink, graphite, gray wash, and white heightening on blue laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a bustling waterfront scene with a grand architectural structure featuring tall columns, arched doorways, and ornate carvings. Figures in small boats engage in various activities, while others observe from within the building.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching and varying line weights, to create depth, texture, and shading. The use of gray wash and white heightening adds to the drawing's visual complexity, while the rubbed red chalk on the verso suggests the drawing was prepared for transfer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner (1702–1761) was an artist, born in Ebbs.
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