Riva degli Schiavoni, No. 1
1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Frank Duveneck
Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Riva degli Schiavoni, No. 1 is a 1880 ink by Frank Duveneck, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy waterfront with lots of people walking, sitting, and talking. Ships with tall masts fill the harbor, and buildings line the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy, almost like a hurried drawing. Notice how the lines are uneven and rough—this isn’t smooth. The artist used a technique that scratches into the plate to create texture, which makes the scene feel alive. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make prints.
Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.
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