
Bridge of Sighs, Venice
Emanuele Brugnoli
Italy, 1859-1944
Watercolor on paper
9.5 x 13.25 in.
Mori and Jacobson Collection
Brugnoli was a painter and printmaker celebrated for his masterful views of Venice. Known for his meticulous technique and atmospheric watercolors, he captured the city’s iconic canals, bridges, and palazzi with a keen eye for light and architectural detail. Brugnoli’s work often conveys a sense of quiet grandeur, highlighting both the beauty and the melancholy of Venice.