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Riva Delgi Schiavoni, No. 1

Riva Delgi Schiavoni, No. 1 is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Frank Duveneck. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Riva Delgi Schiavoni, No.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: FD [monogram, F backwards]; lower right in graphite by unknown hand: Bracquemond / from Mrs. Eleanor / Roosevelt / Collection
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Overview
Riva Delgi Schiavoni, No. 1 is a print created by Frank Duveneck in 1880 using etching and roulette techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling waterfront scene with numerous people, tall ships, and buildings along the shore, conveying a sense of movement and activity.
Technique & Style
Duveneck employed quick, sketchy lines to capture the textures of the scene, such as the wood docks and rough-edged buildings, reflecting a style characteristic of late 19th-century artists who sought to represent real-life scenes.
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