Venice

Venice, 1880

Where object was made: Venice, Italy

Material/technique: drypoint; etching; wove paper

Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 200 x 124 mm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 7 7/8 x 4 7/8 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 19 x 14 in

Credit line: Source unknown

Accession number: 0000.0482.b

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"American Etchers Abroad, 1880-1939," Apr-2004, Reed Anderson
Like many of Frank Duveneck’s boys, Charles Corwin experimented with etching. However, his interest in the medium appears to have waned soon after he left Duveneck’s circle. The number of plates Corwin produced during his Italian sojourn is unknown, though it is believed that they are few. Whereas many of his colleagues focused their attention on recording the architectural wonders of the ancient city, Corwin appears to have been more attracted to genre subjects, as can be seen in his etching. The print depicts six boys watching a man swimming in a canal lined with gondolas. The swimmer bears a strong resemblance to Whistler, who was known for taking daily baths in the lagoon.