A Canal in Venice
The Met
Artist: Martín Rico y Ortega(Spanish, Madrid 1833–1908 Venice)
Date: 1879
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (50.2 x 67.9 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A canal scene with ornate buildings, a large tree, children, and long, narrow boats under a bright sky
Detailed Description
A detailed painting shows a canal scene under a clear blue sky. On the left, a light-colored building with multiple stories features ornate windows, some adorned with closed red shutters. A large, leafy green tree stands to the left of this building, its branches extending upwards and across the top left of the frame. Below the tree, a stone wall with two small, light-colored statues of winged figures on pedestals overlooks the canal. Several children are visible near this wall, with one child sitting on steps that descend into the water, dipping their feet. The canal itself occupies the lower half of the painting, reflecting the bright blue sky and the surrounding architecture. Two long, narrow boats navigate the water; one in the mid-ground carries several passengers, while another further down the canal is being propelled by a person standing at the stern with a long oar. Buildings line both sides of the canal, with the structures on the right appearing slightly narrower and taller, some featuring open green shutters. A small arched bridge crosses the canal in the distance on the right. The sky above is bright and clear blue.
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