Artwork
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Russell Pope. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Sta.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:center right in graphite: S. Maria della Salute / Venice - Longhena 1631-82. / Drawn aprox to Scale 1/32" = 1 foot. / John Russell Pope; upper right in graphite, circled: 18
About this work
Overview
Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice is a graphite drawing by John Russell Pope, created around 1898.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Venetian church Sta. Maria della Salute through a floor plan and two elevations, annotated with the church's name. The representation conveys the building's architectural features, including its domes, arches, and columns.
Technique & Style
Executed in a light and sketchy manner, the drawing emphasizes the church's structural elements. The artist's use of graphite allows for a precise rendering of shapes and forms, characteristic of a realistic approach.
Context
Sta. Maria della Salute is a real church in Venice, indicating the artist's interest in documenting existing architecture.
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