Artwork
Santa Maria Della Salute #2
Santa Maria Della Salute #2 is a print by Mortimer Menpes. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Santa Maria Della Salute #2, a 1910 print by Mortimer Menpes, captures the serene beauty of Venice's iconic dome in late light, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the dome of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, bathed in warm, golden light, with the lagoon's water reflecting its soft, pink hues, evoking a sense of peacefulness and reminiscence.
Technique & Style
Menpes employed quick, expressive brushstrokes to convey the shimmering atmosphere above the lagoon, achieving a soft, impressionistic effect despite being created from a distance, in England.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910 while the artist was based in England, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
This work can be contextualized alongside other quiet water scenes of the era, such as those by John Singer Sargent, highlighting a shared interest in capturing serene, often nostalgic, aquatic moments.
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