Le Gondolier (The Gondolier)
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In the image, a man stands on a dock, gazing upwards. He wears a long-sleeved shirt with buttons down the front, a dark skirt-like garment, and a hat. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left hand holds a lantern. The background features a body of water with boats and a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the setting suggest a scene from everyday life, possibly in a port city. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the image. The style of this work is reminiscent of Romanticism. To explore more works in this style, look up the movement: Romanticism.
