Grand Canal, Venice
1883
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Frank Duveneck
Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Grand Canal, Venice is a 1883 by Frank Duveneck, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with a large ship anchored in the water. Behind it, a tall church tower rises over a row of buildings along the shore. The lines are loose and quick, with dark ink on a light background. The artist focused on shapes and light, not detail—notice how the water’s ripples are just a few quick strokes. This style was common in 19th-century studies of cityscapes. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one captured everyday scenes.
Frank Duveneck (1848–1919) was an American artist, born in Covington.
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