Artwork
The Venice Set: The Library of St. Mark’s
The Venice Set: The Library of St. Mark’s is a print by William Walcot. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Venice Set: The Library of St.
About this work
Overview
The Venice Set: The Library of St. Mark’s is a print by William Walcot, created in 1920, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a Venetian waterfront scene, featuring a classical building with columns and statues, gondolas with gondoliers, and a tall tower. The composition captures a moment in time, conveying the atmosphere of the city.
Technique & Style
Walcot employed loose, expressive lines to convey the effects of light and shadow, suggesting a rapid execution, possibly as a study. The sketchy quality of the work emphasizes its spontaneous, observational nature.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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