H-110-0112
LESTER E. VARIAN Etching on Paper, Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, Florence
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DETAILS
Antique etching of the medieval 14th century Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge) over the Arno river in Florence, Italy.
TITLE
Ponte Vecchio over The Arno, Florence
FRAMING
Matted and framed
MAKER
Lester E. Varian (American, 1881-1967). Varian studied at the Pratt Institute of Architecture in New York before establishing the architecture firm of Varian and Varian with his father in Denver, Colorado. He is known for images of Colorado cities and mining towns and was part of the WPA Federal Arts Project.
MARKS
Marked (on reverse): Ponte Vecchio / over / The Arno / Florence / Etching by / Lester E. Varian / Nov 1914
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Dated 1914
DIMENSIONS
Width 13 Depth 0.75 Height 13 inches
