Otto Henry Bacher Etching of the Casa d'Oro (The Lace Maker's House), Venice

This item is an original black and white etching on paper, depicting a street scene in Venice featuring a historic building known as the Casa d'Oro or the Lace Maker's house. The artwork is executed in a highly detailed, tonal style characteristic of late 19th-century American etchers. The composition shows a three-story building with prominent shutters, a dormer window, and various figures interacting in the foreground, including children playing and a standing figure to the left. The print displays significant plate tone, especially in the shadowed areas and the foreground street surface, adding depth and atmosphere to the scene. The piece is signed in the lower left corner within the plate 'OTTO HENRY BACHER 1882' and features a pencil signature in the lower right margin, which is a key indicator of authenticity and value. The paper appears to be an off-white or cream-colored laid paper, consistent with high-quality artist paper of the era. Regarding condition, the print shows some minor foxing and slight yellowing consistent with age, but the line work remains crisp and the contrast is well-maintained. The work is housed in a simple light-colored mat, which shows some wear along the edges. Otto Bacher was a close associate of James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and this piece demonstrates the strong influence of Whistler’s Venetian etchings through its delicate line work and masterful use of negative space.