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J.W.Bunney's painting Western Façade of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice. The basilica has many impressive golden arches and white domes, inspired by Islamic architecture. The square stretches out in front of, with only very few people depicted. The sky is blue at the top, but looks close to sunrise or sunset. J.W.Bunney's painting Western Façade of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice. The basilica has many impressive golden arches and white domes, inspired by Islamic architecture. The square stretches out in front of, with only very few people depicted. The sky is blue at the top, but looks close to sunrise or sunset.
Story | 19 May 2020

Talking Art: Western Façade of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice by John Wharlton Bunney

J.W.Bunney, Façade Of San Marco, Venice 1877 82, Collection Of The Guild Of St George, Sheffield Museums

John Wharlton Bunney's striking study of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice is one of the highlight's of the Guild of St George's Ruskin Collection.

 

Here, Sheffield Museums' former Ruskin Curator, Louise Pullen, explores Bunney's approach to capturing this architectural icon.

Our Talking Art series digs deeper into some of the highlights from the city’s museum collections. Find out more about the stories behind the artworks and how they were created.

 

See more from our Talking Art series here

 

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