Joseph Pennell - Palace at night

Italy, Venice. Almost black view across water, buildings and lights seen in distance lightly reflected in water, all under a clouded sky.
Title inscribed on mount.
Wuerth, L.A. List of original drawings and paintings.
Bequest; Joseph Pennell Estate; 1926-1937; (PR 06 CN 316.225).
Forms part of: Joseph and Elizabeth Robins Pennell collection.
Needs conservation: drawing adhered to acid mount. Alert: Extremely friable media. Needs surface cleaning (2 hrs.). Housing a priority.