Boat in the Canal, Venice

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
Impressionism
key Notes:
Venetian waterways, Impressionistic light
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Dimensions:
20 x 24 1/4 in. (50.8 x 61.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Boat in the Canal, Venice" by Denman Waldo Ross, created in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with Impressionist techniques and his fascination with the interplay of light and color in urban landscapes. The painting reflects Ross's experiences during his travels in Europe, particularly his time in Venice, and contributes to the broader discourse on American artists' interpretations of European scenes in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Boat in the Canal, Venice" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene depiction of a Venetian canal, characterized by its fluid brushwork and a harmonious palette of blues and greens. The composition is anchored by a small boat, which is rendered with a sense of immediacy, while the surrounding architecture and reflections in the water evoke the atmospheric qualities of the Venetian landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Boat in the Canal, Venice