Gezicht op gevels en meerpalen langs het Canale Grande in Venetië c. 1914 - 1919
willemwitsen
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photo of handprinted image
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light pencil work
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natural tone
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ink paper printed
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light coloured
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repetition of white
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white palette
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tonal art
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remaining negative space
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watercolor
"Gezicht op gevels en meerpalen langs het Canale Grande in Venetië" is a 1914-1919 etching by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, depicting a scene from Venice, Italy. The artwork highlights a portion of the Grand Canal with a building on its bank, the intricate details of the facade, and the numerous wooden stakes used for mooring boats, creating a unique perspective on this iconic landmark. The artwork is held by the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is characteristic of Witsen's focus on architectural details and his distinctive use of light and shadow in his prints.
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