Gondolas along Venetian Canal (aka Gondola in Venice) 1913

"Gondolas along Venetian Canal" is a painting by American artist William Merritt Chase, created in 1913. The painting depicts a scene from Venice, Italy, featuring a gondola passing under a bridge. Chase captures the atmosphere of Venice with his loose brushstrokes and use of color. This is a characteristic of his paintings from his travels to Europe, where he painted the "plein air" style, which translates to "open air" in French. This style is defined by paintings completed outdoors, capturing the light and color of a scene. Chase's work is known for its emphasis on light and color, as well as its expressive brushwork.