1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Etchings of Venice: Pozzo San Vio is a 1882 by Otto Henry Bacher, a Impressionism work, depicting Fountain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a scene of Venice, specifically the Pozzo San Vio. It's an etching, which is a way of creating images using a sharp tool on metal. This technique allows for a lot of detail, and you can see the artist's skill in the intricate lines and textures. The artist, Otto H. Bacher, was American, but he chose to depict a European city. This might seem unusual, but it was common for artists to travel and find inspiration in other places. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
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