View of the Rialto Bridge, Venice
1701 to 1725
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor on laid paper, laid down
Dimensions
overall: 29 x 44.4 cm (11 7/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Gertrude Laughlin Chanler
Accession Number
2000.9.15
Art Historical Context
Behold the enchanting *View of the Rial Bridge, Venice*, a delicate drawing attributed to Francesco Guardi the celebrated Venetian artist active in the early 18th century. between 1701 and1725, this work captures the iconic Rialto Bridge arching gracefully over the Grand Canal, a bustling hub of trade, commerce and daily Venetian life. Guardi, renowned for his *vedute*—topographical views of his native city—infuses the scene with a sense of atmospheric depth, evoking the shimmering light and watery reflections that define La Serenissima. Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash and water...