Artwork
Etchings of Venice: Traghetto San Felice
Etchings of Venice: Traghetto San Felice is a print by the Romanticist artist Otto H. Bacher. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.18.12
- Credit line
- Gift of Charles W. Bingham
About this work
Overview
Etchings of Venice: Traghetto San Felice is a print created by Otto H. Bacher in 1850, capturing a dynamic Venetian scene through etching.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the bustling Traghetto San Felice in Venice, highlighting the activity of gondolas navigating rough water, set against a backdrop of Venetian architecture and everyday life.
Technique & Style
Bacher employed quick, sketchy etching lines to convey the speed and movement of the water and boats, resulting in a lively, somewhat chaotic portrayal of a moment in time.
History & Provenance
Created by American artist Otto H. Bacher in 1850, the work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
While Bacher's style in this work shares some expressive qualities with Romanticism, emphasizing the emotional impact of the natural world and human activity within it, the piece primarily documents a Venetian everyday scene.
Legacy
As part of Bacher's etching oeuvre, Etchings of Venice: Traghetto San Felice contributes to the broader legacy of American artists capturing European scenes in the 19th century, though its specific influence or renown within Bacher's body of work is not broadly highlighted in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
