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The Ca d'Oro, by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, ink, 1922

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Overview

The Ca d'Oro is a 1922 ink by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a fancy building by the water. The top half has three tall windows with arches and small balconies. The bottom half is a boat with a person sitting inside, looking calm. The artist drew the building’s details carefully—each window has its own style. The water looks rough, but the boat stays steady. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists make prints like this.

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