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James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Venetian Mast

1879-80

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The Venetian Mast. 1879-80. Etching and drypoint. Kennedy catalog 195 state .vi; Glasgow catalog 219 state x/xii. 13 3/8 x 6 3/8. Glasgow records 53 impressions. A fine, atmospheric proof of this rare image, printed in black ink on fine laid paper. Signed with the butterfly in the image and annotated 'imp' on the tab in pencil by Whistler. Housed in a 21 x 13 1/2-inch pale gold wood frame. Glasgow describes the scene: "A view looking west up the Calle Larga dello Stendardo, dominated by a mast topped by the Lion of St Mark, in the San Marta area in the city of Venice, Italy. column, also bearing a Lion. The street was demolished shortly afterwards, during the redevelopment of the whole area, and the column and mast were moved.

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