'Belvedere', Venice
1910
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1910
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
'Belvedere', Venice is a 1910 oil by Charles Hodge Mackie, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a table set on a patio overlooking the water. The table is adorned with a vase of flowers and a few plates, while the patio is surrounded by a railing and a few trees. In the background, the water stretches out to the horizon, with a few boats visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, from the warm tones of the patio to the cool blues of the water. The overall effect is one of tranquility and relaxation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
