Veue du Grand canal á Venise
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ca.1636 (made)
ca.1636 (made)
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A black and white engraving depicting a view of the Grand Canal in Venice. The scene depicted is a bustling one, with many gondolas and large crowds of figures gathering in front of the two palaces either side of the canal. In the foreground seven male figures are visible, one is gesturing towards the canal whilst the others stand conversing in pairs.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Print by Johann Wilhelm Bauer, 'Veue du Grand canal à Venise', 1 from a series of 13 views of Italian sea-ports, engraving, published in Amsterdam, ca. 1636 |
Physical description | A black and white engraving depicting a view of the Grand Canal in Venice. The scene depicted is a bustling one, with many gondolas and large crowds of figures gathering in front of the two palaces either side of the canal. In the foreground seven male figures are visible, one is gesturing towards the canal whilst the others stand conversing in pairs. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs. Warren |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929 |
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Accession number | E.3423-1928 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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