Artwork
The Ca d'Oro
The Ca d'Oro is an ink print by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Ca d'Oro is an etching by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, produced in 1922, depicting a juxtaposition of architectural elegance and serene maritime scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print contrasts a meticulously detailed, ornate building (Ca d'Oro) with a calm figure in a steady boat amidst rough water, suggesting a balance between grandeur and tranquility.
Technique & Style
MacLaughlan employed etching to capture intricate architectural details of the building, where each window exhibits unique styling, alongside the expressive texture of turbulent water.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, specific provenance details of The Ca d'Oro are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work reflects early 20th-century etching practices, where artists often explored contrasts between natural and built environments.
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