1903
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Bridge and Campanile, Venice is a 1903 chalk by John Singer Sargent, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a Venice bridge with a tall stone tower behind it. A gondola glides under the arch, its dark shape cutting through calm water. The buildings are soft pinks and blues, with quick brushstrokes that leave some edges fuzzy. The artist used watercolor over chalk, layering colors to catch the light. The water’s surface looks almost wet, with light patches where the paint was applied thinly. Look up watercolor, glazing to see how this technique works.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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