From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleCanal and Bridge of SS Apostoli, Venice

About this objectDrypoint depicting a Venice canal scene in incredible detail. Muirhead Bone, largely known for his architectural details and cityscapes, depicts a bustling scene with various figures and canal boats in a frenzy of movement, with tall buildings arching over these subjects.

MakerBone, Muirhead (1876-1953)

Maker Roleprintmaker

Date Made1916

Period20th century

Style and IconographyLandscape

Style and IconographyUrban Landscape

Style and IconographyEtching Revival

Inscription and MarksIn pencil beneath print: "Muirhead Bone Canal & Bridge of SS. Apostoli, Venice A48754 B1726"
In pencil on centre bottom of mount: "Canal & Bridge of SS. Apostoli, Venice"
Other markings on reverse

Techniquedrypoint

Measurementsprint height: 32.5cm
print width: 22.5cm

mount height: 56cm
mount width: 40.5cm

Subject and Association KeywordsVenice, Italy

Subject and Association KeywordsItaly

Subject and Association Keywordscanal

Subject and Association Keywordsbridge

Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection

Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9250

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