Basin of San Marco 1897

"Basin of San Marco" (1897) is a watercolor painting by Thomas Moran, depicting a bustling scene of Venice’s waterfront. The painting showcases Moran’s signature style, with his characteristic attention to detail and delicate use of watercolors. The composition features a series of gondolas and other vessels, moored at the foot of the imposing Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. The cool, misty light and the gentle rippling of the water create a tranquil atmosphere. Moran, known for his breathtaking landscape paintings of the American West, captured the beauty of the Italian city with the same precision and romanticism.