1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Venetian Night is a 1896 oil by Charles Conder, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a nighttime scene in Venice. A group of people are gathered in the foreground, with a woman in a light-colored dress sitting on the ground. There's a man playing a stringed instrument, and another man and woman standing nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and water, with a bridge visible in the distance. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation, with the soft lighting and gentle colors creating a sense of intimacy. If you're interested in learning more about the use of light and shadow in art, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Charles Edward Conder (24 October 1868 – 9 February 1909) was an English-born painter, lithographer and designer.
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