Artwork
View of Venice
View of Venice is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Thomas Moran. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
View of Venice is a drawing created by Thomas Moran in 1888 using watercolor and gouache on laid paper. The work showcases Moran's skill as a colorist and illustrator.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene cityscape of Venice, featuring buildings, a bridge, and boats on the water under a cloudy sky. The scene captures the architectural and atmospheric qualities of the city.
Technique & Style
Moran's use of watercolor and gouache achieves a soft, dreamy effect with subtle color gradations, evoking a sense of calm. Delicate and precise brushstrokes demonstrate a high level of skill and attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Thomas Moran, associated with the Hudson River School, was an American painter and printmaker who worked primarily in New York, sharing a studio with his brother Edward Moran.
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Artist
Thomas Moran (February 12, 1837 – August 25, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains.
San Giorgio, Venice
View of Venice: The Dome of Santa Maria della Salute Seen from the Rear of the Da Mula Palace, looking Eastward
The Rialto Bridge, Venice
The Grand Canal, Venice (Gondola before San Giorgio)
View across the Giudecca Canal toward the Salute and the Campanile of San Marco
The Giudecca Canal with Shipping near the Chiesa dei Gesuati
Venice, Santa Maria della Salute from San Giorgio
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at Sunset