Artwork
Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Boudin. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is a painting created by Eugène Louis Boudin in 1898 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene view of Venice's Grand Canal, with the Santa Maria della Salute church and Dogana building visible in the distance. The soft, hazy sky and the artist's use of light and color evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of spontaneity. Boudin's skillful rendering of light on water creates a sense of movement, demonstrating his expertise in capturing atmospheric effects.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It is associated with the Impressionist movement, a style Boudin contributed to with his outdoor landscapes and coastal scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.


















