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The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice

1784–1835
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
  • Artist: Giacomo Guardi (Italian, Venice (?) 1764–1835 Venice (?))
  • Date: 1784–1835
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk; framing lines in pen and brown ink
  • Dimensions: 7 1/16 x 8 5/8in. (18 x 21.9cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
  • Object Number: 1975.131.32
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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