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Scene of a Regatta, Venice (37.2584)
Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, 1838-1915)19th century
The Walters Art Museum
Baltimore, United States
Smith was born on St. Paul Street, Baltimore. He trained initially as an engineer but later taught himself to paint in watercolors. He traveled extensively, producing watercolors which were reproduced in deluxe "travel books," such as "Gondola Days" (1897) and "The Venice of To-Day" (1897) as well as various magazines. He was also the author of many popular books.
The Walters Art Museum owns several studies related to this work.
Details
- Title: Scene of a Regatta, Venice (37.2584)
- Creator: Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, 1838-1915)
- Date Created: 19th century
- External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Walters Art Museum collection, please visit art.thewalters.org
- Roles: Artist: Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, 1838-1915)
- Provenance: Ownded by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Perry, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 1976.
- Object Type: paintings
- Medium: oil on board
- Inscriptions: [Signature] Incised, lower left: FHS 2
- Geography: Place of Origin: United States
- Dimensions: H: 12 5/16 x W: 18 1/2 in. (31.2 x 47 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Perry, 1976
- Classification: Painting & Drawing
- Accession Number: 37.2583
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