San Trovasso Canal 1885

"San Trovasso Canal" is an etching by Frank Duveneck, created in 1885. The artwork showcases a picturesque canal scene in Venice, Italy, capturing the city's architectural grandeur and the movement of gondolas on the water. Duveneck's use of bold lines and contrasting light and dark values emphasizes the details of the buildings and the figures on the canal, lending the work a sense of dynamism and depth. The print is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago and exemplifies the artist's fascination with Venice, a theme that frequently appears in his work. This etching, with its masterful use of line and detail, allows viewers to experience the beauty of Venice through Duveneck's artistic vision.