John Wharlton Bunney: A Venetian Master of Detail and Ruskin’s Faithful Observer John Wharlton Bunney (1828-1882) wasn't a name that immediately resonates through the halls of art history, yet his meticulous renderings of Venice – its grand architecture, bustling canals, and atmospheric light – represent a significant chapter in 19th-century landscape painting. Often overshadowed by the flamboyant figures of Tintoretto and Carpaccio, Bunney’s legacy lies primarily in his profound devotion to faithfully recreating their masterpieces, transforming them into exquisitely detailed copies that off…