Ponte del Pistor
1892
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1892
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ponte del Pistor is a 1892 by Otto Henry Bacher, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a narrow canal flanked by tall, crooked buildings. A small arched bridge crosses the water, with a lone boat floating below. The lines are rough and busy, almost like scratching into the paper. The title *Ponte del Pistor* hints this might be a Venetian scene—though it’s just a guess. The artist’s hand is everywhere, making the buildings look uneven and alive. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
