Bridge of Sighs

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Bridge of Sighs

attributed to John Singer Sargent, 1856–1925; born Florence, Italy; died London, United Kingdom
2008-358

Information

Title
Bridge of Sighs
Maker
attributed to John Singer Sargent
Medium
Watercolor and gouache
Dimensions
47.7 x 31.9 cm (18 3/4 x 12 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of the Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Object Number
2008-358
Place Depicted

Europe, Italy, Venice, Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs)

Culture
American
Type
drawings, watercolors
Materials
watercolor, gouache, wove paper
Subject
canals, bridges (built works), viaducts, gondolas, men, figures (representations)

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