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Venice in Moonlight, by Carlo Naya, 1874

Venice in Moonlight

Carlo Naya

1874

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Venice in Moonlight is a 1874 by Carlo Naya, a Impressionism work, depicting Grand Canal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Carlo Naya
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a quiet nighttime scene in Venice. It's a cityscape with buildings and water. The artist used a lot of blue to show the moonlight. The painting is very calm and peaceful. The details are subtle, with gentle shadows on the buildings. You can look up more about this style at the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Carlo Naya
Artist

Carlo Naya

Carlo Naya was an Italian photographer known for his pictures of Venice including its works of art and views of the city for a collaborative volume in 1866.

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