Ponte Panada, Fondamenta Nuove, Venice c. 1880

"Ponte Panada, Fondamenta Nuove, Venice" is a watercolor painting by American artist John Singer Sargent, created around 1880. The painting captures a serene scene in Venice, depicting a gondola gliding through a canal under a small bridge. Sargent's signature loose and expressive brushstrokes and the use of light and shadow contribute to the painting's atmospheric quality. This work exemplifies Sargent's mastery of watercolor, a medium that he employed throughout his career. The painting’s subject matter, the picturesque cityscape of Venice, was a popular theme for Sargent, who traveled extensively in Europe.