In the distance, seen across a broad expanse of water, are the domes of the Salute, at the right of the Dogana. Somewhat to the right, a large campanile dominates a group of buildings, in front of which a small tower rises from the water. At the extreme right, two domes appear. At the left is a long line of buildings, including the Doge's Palace, near which lies a steamship. Beyond the buildings two small campaniles and the great campanile are seen, and the domes of San Marco. The butterfly, shaded, is near the left edge, in the lower half of the plate.
Dates supplied by cataloger based on artist's dates of work in Venice and publication of the material.
This date is inferred.
Notes (citation):
Kennedy, Edward G. (Edward Guthrie). "The etched work of Whistler ; compiled, arranged and described by Edward G. Kennedy, with an introduction by Royal Cortissoz." Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1978, San Francisco.
Notes (object):
Third state of four.
There are additional lines in the water in the foreground, and short crossed lines in the sky, an inch from the right, touching the buildings (H. Wunderlich & Co.).
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