Who created "Venetian Scene"?

Venetian Scene was created by Anonymous, Italian, Venetian, 18th century in 18th century.

When was "Venetian Scene" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "Venetian Scene"?

Venetian Scene is Pen and brown ink, washed.

Is "Venetian Scene" in the public domain?

Yes, Venetian Scene is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Venetian Scene

Anonymous, Italian, Venetian, 18th century

18th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, washed

Dimensions

9-3/4 x 14-5/8 in. (24.8 x 37.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.436

Tags

VeniceBuildingsMenBoats

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, *Venetian Scene* is delicate 18th-century by an anonymous Italian artist from Venice. Measuring just 9-3/4 x 14-5/8 inches, this intimate work captures the essence of's iconic waterways, featuring boats gliding along canals flanked by grand buildings and figures of men about their daily lives. Gifted to the museum by Cornelius Vanderbilt in 0, it offers a glimpse into the bustling yet timeless charm of La Serenissima. Executed in pen and brown ink with wash technique where diluted ink creates soft tonal gradients for ...

Venetian Scene

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