The image shows a Venetian canal scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The viewer sees both sides of the canal, with tall buildings obscuring the horizon. A bridge stretches across the water, with loosely sketched figures. The art style is characterized by expressive strokes, creating a dynamic and lively feel. The color palette includes rich reds, yellows, blues for the buildings, and greens, blues for the canal. Light blue strokes represent the sky.

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Canal, Venice

Oscar F. Bluemner (American, 1867 - 1938)

1912

Medium: pen and black ink and colored crayon, over graphite
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall (approximate): 19.7 x 13.3 cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: John Davis Hatch Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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