Artwork
The Grand Canal, Venice (Gondola before San Giorgio)
The Grand Canal, Venice (Gondola before San Giorgio) is an oil painting by Félix Ziem. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
The Grand Canal, Venice (Gondola before San Giorgio) is a painting by Félix Ziem, created in 1865 using oil paint. It is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Grand Canal, with a gondola in the foreground and the church of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background. The artist captures the warm light of the setting sun, conveying a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Ziem's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. Confident and expressive brushstrokes add texture and energy to the scene, characteristic of his landscape painting style.
History & Provenance
Félix Ziem, a French painter associated with the Barbizon School, often depicted Venice's waterways and architecture. The painting is now held in the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Ziem (26 February 1821 – 10 November 1911) was a French painter in the style of the Barbizon School, who also produced some Orientalist works.
The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola
Grand Canal in Venice.
View of the Grand Canal, Venice. In the Background S. Maria della Salute
Venice - the grand canal
The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking Toward the Rialto
Entrance to the Grand Canal from the Molo, Venice
The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal in Venice with Palazzo Bembo
The Grand Canal with San Simeone Piccolo and Santa Lucia
The Grand Canal in Venice with the Rialto Bridge