Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Alfred Stevens, 1817–1875, British
Title:
The Bridge of Sighs, Venice
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 15/16 × 7 1/4 inches (10 × 18.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In ink, on verso, by Charles Ricketts: "The Bridge of Sighs - Venice - Alfred Stevens/ bought from collection of J. Gjemble (sic)/ from/ Charles Ricketts/ to/ T. Lowinsky" and "First year in Italy."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5990
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
bridge (built work) | canal | landscape | bridges, covered | gondolas | cityscape
Associated Places:
Venice | Italy | Ponte dei Sospiri | Bridge of Sighs
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8431