Francesco, Hermit of Venice
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Martha F. Butler
Accession Number
1992.66.14
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Art Historical Context
**Francesco, Hermit of Venice** (1844) is a compelling waist-length drawing by American artist Miner Kilbourne Kellogg, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the Bequest of Martha F. Butler. Capturing the enigmatic figure of Francesco, a hermit from Venice, this work invites viewers into the romantic allure of 19th-century Italy. Created during Kellogg's travels abroad, it reflects the era's fascination with exotic locales and solitary lives, blending portraiture with a touch of wanderlust. As a drawing, the piece highlights Kellogg's skill in graphite or similar media,...