Artwork
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Russell Pope. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Sta.
About this work
Overview
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice is a graphite drawing by John Russell Pope, created around 1898.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Venetian church Sta. Maria della Salute through a floor plan and two elevations, annotated with the church's name. The representation conveys the building's architectural features, including its domes, arches, and columns.
Technique & Style
Executed in a light and sketchy manner, the drawing emphasizes the church's structural elements. The artist's use of graphite allows for a precise rendering of shapes and forms, characteristic of a realistic approach.
Context
Sta. Maria della Salute is a real church in Venice, indicating the artist's interest in documenting existing architecture.
Artist & collection
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