1878
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
At Venice is a 1878 ink by Adolphe Appian, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a waterfront scene with three boats gliding near a tall, arched building. The boats have long oars and tall masts, while the building has a clock tower and people standing on its roof. The water is choppy, and the background includes smaller structures and a distant dome. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. The boats and buildings are drawn with quick, precise strokes, which was a common way to capture movement in this style. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
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