Who painted Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)?

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) was painted by Giovanni David in 1775.

Where can I see Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)?

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)?

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)?

Museum-quality prints of Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)

Giovanni David , 1775

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni David. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: David Gen. Inv. fecit; lower center in plate: le Gondolier. / Voit du sein de ses eaux cent Iles s'élever. Boil. Epit: 6.
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Le Gondolier (The Gondolier) is a print created by Giovanni David in 1775 using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man standing on a dock, wearing attire suggestive of a gondolier or sailor, and holding a lantern. The scene is set against a backdrop of water, boats, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of a port city environment.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth in the image. The work's style is characterized by its expressive use of etching and aquatint, and is associated with the emerging principles of Romanticism.