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The Famous Bridge of Rialto at Venice in Italy

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1760-1780

GUSN

GUSN-3959

Description

Rectangular framed engraving of Italian canal scene with many boats and men in river; perspective view.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cityscapes (representations)
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
ink
paper (fiber product)
Print
Print, Intaglio
Engraving
Ink
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Engraving

Inscription

""I S [backward] E Sayward"" scatched on bottom front of frame.

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

10.625 x 12.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.283

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