View of Venice 1902

drawing, watercolor

drawing

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

watercolor

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

united-states

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"View of Venice" is a watercolor painting created in 1902 by Thomas Moran, a renowned American landscape painter. The artwork, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures the serene beauty of Venice with its characteristic canals and colorful boats. Moran's signature use of soft, atmospheric washes, creates a dreamy and almost ethereal ambiance, highlighting the gentle reflection of light on the water. This painting is a testament to Moran's mastery of watercolor, demonstrating his ability to capture the essence of a scene with subtle brushstrokes and delicate hues.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Splashes of fiery red, oranges, and yellow erupt on the left of Thomas Moran’s view of Venice, Italy. He was enchanted from his first trip to the city and it became his primary rejuvenating source of inspiration. He wrote to his wife, Mary: "Venice is all, and more, than travelers have reported of it. It is wonderful." Moran was sensitive to how the changing quality of light affected the color range in sky and water, as well as the reflected tones that illuminate the building facades.