The Dark Canal, Venice

Artist Donald Shaw MacLaughlan (American, 1876-1938)

Date1908

Dimensions3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.

MediumEtching

ClassificationPrints

Credit LineGift of Alice Roullier

Object number

1933.226

Not on View

Label TextWhile France and Italy supplied most of MacLaughlan’s artistic inspiration, he also travelled a good deal in Great Britain. In London MacLaughlan emulated Whistler by producing a number of etchings inspired by the River Thames. In the far background of this print, beyond the wharves, the artist has etched two circular fuel tanks. These modern structures were likely not yet present when Whistler began his landmark series The Thames Set in 1859.Published ReferencesR 115, II/II.Exhibition HistoryTMA, Storytelling in Miniature, October 7, 2011-March 4, 2012.