Gondole la Veneţia (Palazzo Dario) 1912

Nicolae Darascu, a Romanian artist, painted 'Gondole la Veneția (Palazzo Dario)' with oil on canvas. Looking at this piece, the first thing that strikes me is the mosaic-like application of color, building up the forms of the buildings and water in small dabs and dashes. It’s a process of accumulation, almost like each touch of the brush is a thought being laid down, one after another. The surface shimmers, not just with light, but with the energy of the making itself. I find myself drawn to the reflections in the water. Each little stroke feels so intentional, a conscious decision about where to place each color, how to catch the light. It’s not about perfect representation; it’s about capturing the feeling of Venice, the way the light dances on the water, the way the buildings seem to float on the surface. You can see the influence of the Impressionists, but with a unique, personal twist. It reminds me of how Bonnard used color, but with a slightly different atmosphere. It's like a conversation across time.