Venice

About this work

This etching shows Venice’s Grand Canal lined with old buildings. The water looks still, but faint ripples hint at movement below. You can almost hear the soft splash of a gondola’s oar. Otto Henry Bacher was an American artist who often used etching to copy famous European views. He lived in Venice for a while, so he knew its light well. Look up the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see more of his prints.