Venice, the Grand Canal with the Doge’s Palace, 1889
Thomas Moran
American, 1837–1926
Oil on canvas
In the late 19th century, Venice was heralded as a refuge from modernity, and Thomas Moran's paintings of the legendary Italian city reinforced this perception. Moran's Venice, the Grand Canal with the Doge's Palace shows famous buildings along the Grand Canal bathed in a romantic, atmospheric glow. Fanciful boats, gondolas and figures dressed in historical costumes contribute exotic details. Moran, who first visited Venice in 1886, created this and related scenes from memory with the aid of studies. Moran followed a long line of artists who painted Venice, including English painter J. M. W. Turner, whose feathery brushwork and poetic treatment of light exerted great influence on the American.
ethereal. so beautiful
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Good description Beth. 🙂
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I still have to visit Venice…may be some day.
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I’ve never been either.
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Hahaha.. that’s makes two of us
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I love this painting…and this view in real life. Although today you would see fast boats and even cruise liners….
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You were there not too long ago. I imagine a bit more touristy than it was in the 1800’s. 🙂
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What lovely mystical light. Venice would have to be one of the most magical cities in Italy 💙
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