San Giorgio Maggiore
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a waterfront scene with three gondolas tied to wooden posts. Behind them, a large church with domes and a tall bell tower sits on a low hill. Buildings with simple windows line the water’s edge, and the sky is dark, making the scene feel quiet and still. The artist focused on the shapes and shadows to create depth, almost like a sketch. The gondolas’ reflections ripple in the water, adding a sense of movement. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow work like this.
