Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset

William Stanley Haseltine

Created:
Movement:
1885
Realism
key Notes:
Venetian architecture, atmospheric light
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Dimensions:
23 x 36 in. (58.4 x 91.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset by William Stanley Haseltine

William Stanley Haseltine (1835–1900) was an American painter known for his detailed landscapes and seascapes, often capturing the serene beauty of natural and architectural subjects. Created in 1885, Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset exemplifies Haseltine's adept use of oil on canvas to render the luminous effects of sunset over the iconic Venetian basilica. This work reflects the artist's fascination with light and atmosphere, a hallmark of the Hudson River School and Luminism, movements with which he is often associated. Haseltine's travels in Europe, particularly Italy, significantly influenced his artistic output, as seen in this painting's meticulous attention to architectural detail and atmospheric conditions. The painting contributes to the broader 19th-century American landscape tradition, emphasizing the interplay between natural beauty and human achievement. Haseltine's work remains a testament to the transatlantic exchange of artistic ideas during this period.

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Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset by William Stanley Haseltine

Created in 1885, "Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset" by William Stanley Haseltine is an oil on canvas painting that captures the architectural grandeur of the Santa Maria della Salute church in Venice bathed in the warm hues of sunset. The artwork exemplifies Haseltine's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey atmospheric effects, characteristic of the American Luminism movement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset