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Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.269    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Plan of Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.269 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Plan of Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice

DraftsmanDrawn by Clifford Mitchell American, 1925 - 2005
Dateabout 1970
MediumDrawing; pencil on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 7 1/4in. (15.2 x 18.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (19.1 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell
DescriptionArchitectural drawing of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
Object number2012.236.269
InscribedRecto, bottom, handwritten in pencil: "VIENCE. SAINT MARK. PLAN"

The drawing is marked with inscriptions identifying parts of the cathedral.
NotesSubject Note: Clifford Mitchell's drawing of the plan of Saint Mark's in Venice suggests his interest in the great classics of world architecture. His own work, especially his storefront church series, reflects an ongoing interest in church architecture.
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  • Clifford Mitchell: Architect, Artist, and Teacher
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Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.270    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1970
Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.93, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Elinor Righter
1944-1945
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.248    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1970
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.246    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1970
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.272    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1970
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.273    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1970
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5256  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard Welling
1970
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.225    © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Clifford Mitchell
about 1965