The Rialto, Venice
1883
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
The Rialto, Venice is a 1883 ink by Frank Duveneck, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy canal in Venice, packed with boats and people. Tall buildings line both sides, their windows and balconies crammed together. A large stone bridge arches over the water, with more people walking across it. The boats—some small, some gondola-like—float near the shore, and the water looks choppy. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and life in the city. It’s not polished like a painting but feels alive, like a snapshot of a moment. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.
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