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Engraving

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5299

Description

Black and white engraving of Venice, "Venedig," view from across the Grand Canal of the Doge's Palace and Plaza of St. Mark's; foreground has scene with gondoliers pulled up the to bow of a schooner; enclosed by a molded gilt frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cityscapes (representations)
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
gesso
gilding
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Gesso
Gilded
PICTURE, CITYSCAPE

Inscription

Engraved on it is: NACH LE KEUX/IN STABL. VON C A. MULLER/INST. BIBL. EXCUDIT.

Associated Building

Subject Doge Palace,

People and Organizations

Venice, Italy
Doge Palace

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

28.75 x 22.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.652

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