Moonlight in Venice by Thomas Moran

Moonlight in Venice 

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painting, plein-air, watercolor

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impressionistic

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venetian-painting

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painting

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impressionism

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impressionist painting style

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plein-air

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landscape

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impressionist landscape

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watercolor

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romanticism

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cityscape

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watercolor

Copyright: Public domain

Thomas Moran painted this ‘Moonlight in Venice’ in 1908, capturing Venice as a city of dreams, veiled in the soft glow of the moon. The prominent dome structure is a symbol of the divine, an architectural echo of the heavens. Domes, since antiquity, have represented the cosmos, a universal concept found in Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance art. The dome’s evolution reflects humanity’s enduring quest to connect with the celestial, a motif that is continually reshaped, yet its essence remains tied to the representation of higher power. The shimmering moonlight isn't merely a light source, but a psychological mirror reflecting our deepest yearnings. It is a motif that recurs across centuries, evoking a sense of longing and introspection, a gentle reminder of the shared human experience. These are more than mere architectural or atmospheric elements; they are carriers of cultural memory, resurfacing through time, each appearance subtly altered by the collective psyche.

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