Frank BrangwynEnglish, 1867–1956Venice
About the painting
Venice was a favourite subject to which Frank Brangwyn returned many times throughout his career. One of his earliest views of the city, this painting represents the Dogana da Mar, the customs house established at the eastern tip of Dorsoduro, at the entrance to the Grand Canal. The painting focuses the bustle of working men and boats at the quay. The choice of view, which avoids the conventionally picturesque and puts the working men centre stage, is characteristic of Brangwyn’s art. The free, vigorous handling of paint imbues the scene with a sense of energy and movement.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- P.75-1917
Meanwhile, in the life of Frank Brangwyn
The whole life1895
Bing's Commission: The Facade of the Galerie L'Art Nouveau
The Paris art dealer Siegfried Bing commissioned Brangwyn to decorate the facade of his gallery L'Art Nouveau and pushed him into new fields: murals, tapestries, carpets, posters, and stained glass for Tiffany.
1895
France Buys Market in Morocco
The French government purchased his painting Market in Morocco.
1896
Marriage to Lucy Ray
He married the nurse Lucy Ray; they had no children. Lucy died in 1924.
