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Walter Barker — Venice
Walter Barker

Venice

1957

A sun-drenched vision of Venice rendered in rich, luminous oils captures the city's timeless romance and architectural grandeur. Barker's brushwork evokes the shimmering interplay of light on water, bringing to life the iconic canals and historic facades that define this legendary Italian city. The painting invites the viewer into a dreamlike atmosphere where history, beauty, and reflection converge on canvas.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Joseph H. Hirshhorn: Collector for A Nation - An Online Sale

March 23, 2020

Estimate: $500$700

Lot 26

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Walter Barker, Venice, 1957

A sun-drenched vision of Venice rendered in rich, luminous oils captures the city's timeless romance and architectural grandeur. Barker's brushwork evokes the shimmering interplay of light on water, bringing to life the iconic canals and historic facades that define this legendary Italian city. The painting invites the viewer into a dreamlike atmosphere where history, beauty, and reflection converge on canvas.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1957
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Venice, Atmospheric, Impressionistic, Landscape, Post-War, European, Modern, British, Architecture, Oil on Canvas

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