Venice 19th-20th century

Editor: This watercolor is titled "Venice" by Denman Waldo Ross. It feels so fleeting, like a memory half-formed. What do you make of this hazy scene? Curator: It whispers, doesn’t it? Venice, reduced to its essence, like a dream viewed through a veil. The soft washes of color invite us to fill in the blanks, to imagine the sounds, the smells, the very soul of the place. It's less a portrait, more an impression, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: Yes, definitely an impression. I wonder, did the artist intend to capture the city’s spirit or simply record a passing moment? Curator: Perhaps both. Venice has always been a mirage, hasn’t it? And maybe Ross, in his intuitive way, captured that very ephemeral nature. Editor: I see what you mean; it’s a beautiful way of looking at it. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. There’s always more than meets the eye, isn’t there?