A Street in Venice (1876) by John Ruskin

A Street in Venice - John Ruskin - 1876

Artwork Information

TitleA Street in Venice
ArtistJohn Ruskin
Date1876
Art MovementRomanticism

About A Street in Venice

The artwork titled “A Street in Venice” is a sketch and study created by John Ruskin in 1876, falling within the Romanticism art movement.

The artwork presents a narrow, possibly dimly lit street in Venice, Italy, depicted through a loose and impressionistic technique typical of sketches and studies. The composition is dominated by towering buildings on either side, characterized by ornate windows and architectural details. The use of soft, earthy tones and subtle shading evokes a sense of antiquity and timelessness. The lines are lightly drawn, providing just enough detail to suggest forms and textures, yet allowing the viewer’s imagination to fill in the rest. This piece captures the serene and atmospheric essence of a Venetian street, embodying the Romanticism movement’s focus on emotion, and the beauty of everyday scenes.

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