
View of the Ponte dei Sospiri, Venice
A luminous gouache rendering of one of Venice's most iconic landmarks, the Bridge of Sighs, captured with the meticulous detail and atmospheric sensitivity characteristic of Carlo Grubacs. The composition bathes the enclosed limestone bridge and surrounding canal in soft, diffused light, reflecting the shimmering waters below with a gentle, almost dreamlike quality. Grubacs masterfully conveys the romance and melancholy of the Serenissima, blending architectural precision with the fluid, expressive possibilities of the gouache medium.
- Medium
- Gouache
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master and British Works on Paper Online
September 12, 2019
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 535
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