Artwork

Grand Canal, Venice

Grand Canal, Venice, by Frank Duveneck, 1883
Grand Canal, Venice, by Frank Duveneck, 1883

Grand Canal, Venice is a print by the Impressionist artist Frank Duveneck. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Grand Canal, Venice is a print by Frank Duveneck, created in 1883. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with a large ship anchored in the water, a church tower, and a row of buildings along the shore. The composition focuses on the interplay of shapes and light.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, quick lines and a contrast between dark ink and a light background. The artist's use of a few swift strokes to suggest the water's ripples is typical of 19th-century cityscape studies.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Frank Duveneck

Artist

Frank Duveneck

Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.

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