John MarinAmerican, 1870–1953Campiello San Rocco
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Not on view at present
Where is “Campiello San Rocco” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
In printing this etching, Marin wiped the plate clean in the area of the closest facade, lifting out the geometric building blocks of his composition. The artist’s selection of a translucent Japanese paper heightens the play of light across the bright areas, further differentiating the various surface planes. This kind of subtractive printing methodology would prove increasingly important in Marin’s later etchings, and it parallels his watercolor habit of lifting out pigment to leave subliminal veils of color. In their lively play of lines and selective use of tone, his Venice etchings reveal his preoccupation with conjuring the dynamic experience of seeing.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 1949.913
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
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