View on lagoon of Venice 1841

"View on Lagoon of Venice" is an 1841 oil painting by the celebrated Russian Romantic painter Ivan Aivazovsky. The artwork depicts a serene scene of a Venetian lagoon at sunset, with a sliver of moon peeking through the sky. A lone gondola is moored to the shore, while a group of figures stand beneath a large tree, silhouetted against the warm hues of the fading light. The painting showcases Aivazovsky's masterful command of light and color, creating a sense of tranquility and awe.