Artwork
Santa Maria Della Salute, Venice
Santa Maria Della Salute, Venice is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1906 watercolour by John Singer Sargent depicts Santa Maria Della Salute, a Venetian church, with a moored ship in the foreground.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the church's white dome rising behind a large boat with a brown hull and tall mast, capturing a serene scene with a few people on the ship's deck.
Technique & Style
Sargent employed a range of colours to convey the play of light on the water and the church facade, achieving a tranquil effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
