The Rialto
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a quiet scene of the Rialto in Venice. It's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The artist used simple lines to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, which is interesting because it's a very different style from what was popular at the time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Whistler, James McNeill.
