Bateau sur la lagune, Venise 1955

"Bateau sur la lagune, Venise" (1955) by French artist Charles Lapicque (1898-1988) is a vibrant and stylized depiction of Venice's lagoon at night. Lapicque's distinctive use of color, simplified forms, and flat planes creates a dynamic and almost cartoon-like aesthetic. The painting features a central boat, possibly a gondola, gliding through the water under a night sky filled with stars and a crescent moon, all painted in a palette of bold and contrasting hues. The composition exudes a sense of joyous movement and playful energy, showcasing Lapicque's signature style of Fauvism and Expressionism.