Cà Doro
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a tall, ornate building with lots of windows and balconies. In front of it, a gondola floats on a canal, and a person in a hat stands on the dock. The lines are loose and quick, like a sketchbook drawing. The building’s name, *Cà Doro*, is written in the corner—it’s a real Venetian palace. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, not tight details. Check out sfumato to see how artists like this create smooth transitions between tones.
