Artwork
Upper Portion of the Facade of St Mark's, Venice
Upper Portion of the Facade of St Mark's, Venice is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist William Bell Scott. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Upper Portion of the Facade of St Mark's, Venice is a watercolour painting by William Bell Scott, created in 1862 and held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from St Mark's Square in Venice, featuring a rearing green horse statue on a stone platform, with the facade of St Mark's Basilica behind it, and people and pigeons in the foreground.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, rapid brushstrokes to convey a sense of light and movement, resulting in a slightly blurred representation of the sky and buildings, characteristic of a style that emerged in the 19th century to capture everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Bell Scott was a Scottish artist in oils and watercolour and occasionally printmaking.
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Interior de Iglesia
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The Square of Saint Mark's, Venice