Santa Maria della Salute à Venise au coucher du soleil

Paysage et aquarelle anglais, 1865/1884

The image shows a city in the distance with a dome and towers silhouetted against the sky as seen from the water. The horizon aligns with the city's buildings, and the brushstrokes are delicate and watercolor-like. The colors are warm, dominated by pink, peach, and purple tones. The sky transitions in a gradient and reflects on the calm water. Some sailboats with faintly lit sails are close by, and more boats are visible further away near the cityscape. The scene conveys a serene atmosphere, illuminated by warm light.
Artiste
Paysage et aquarelle anglais
Datation
1865/1884
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle et gouache sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
11,9 × 17,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a city in the distance with a dome and towers silhouetted against the sky as seen from the water. The horizon aligns with the city's buildings, and the brushstrokes are delicate and watercolor-like. The colors are warm, dominated by pink, peach, and purple tones. The sky transitions in a gradient and reflects on the calm water. Some sailboats with faintly lit sails are close by, and more boats are visible further away near the cityscape. The scene conveys a serene atmosphere, illuminated by warm light.

Paysage et aquarelle anglais