The Arno
1926
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1926
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Arno is a 1926 by Job A.R.E. Nixon, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet city by a river, with buildings packed close together. A bridge arches over the water in the distance, and boats float near the shore. The artist used sharp lines to draw rooftops, trees, and a few people walking or standing still. The print looks like it was made by hand, with careful shading to show light and shadow. The buildings have a mix of flat roofs and steep gables, giving the scene a slightly old-fashioned feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A print from 1926 shows a view of the Arno River flowing through Florence, with the Ponte Vecchio in the background and the Tuscan hills visible beyond.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Job A.R.E. Nixon made quiet, atmospheric prints of rivers and towns in the 1920s. The bundle includes his 1926 etching The Arno, a calm view of the Italian river bending past buildings and bridges. It fits the period’s…
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