Artwork
Corso Sant' Anastasia with the Palazzo Maffei in Verona
Corso Sant' Anastasia with the Palazzo Maffei in Verona is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist William Callow. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Corso Sant' Anastasia with the Palazzo Maffei in Verona is a drawing created by William Callow in 1855, depicting a street scene in Verona.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a tranquil everyday scene of Corso Sant' Anastasia, with the Palazzo Maffei prominent in the background, capturing a moment in the life of the city.
Technique & Style
Callow employed a range of media, including graphite, ink, watercolor, gouache, and gum arabic, to achieve a detailed and layered representation of the scene, utilizing techniques such as glazing to enhance the visual effect.
Artist & collection
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