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The Lagunes of Venice

James T. Hervé d'Egville

1866

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Lagunes of Venice is a 1866 watercolor by James T. Hervé d'Egville, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: James T. Hervé d'Egville
When & what style?: 1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet Venetian lagoon at dusk. Small boats with passengers drift across calm water, while buildings with red-tiled roofs line the shore. A tall church tower stands near the center, and the sky is soft with light clouds. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the hazy evening glow—no sharp lines, just gentle blends. The boats and buildings fade into the distance, making the scene feel peaceful and distant. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *The Lagunes of Venice*, signed and dated 1866 by James T. Hervé d’Egville, depicts a Venetian lagoon scene.

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About the artist

Artist

James T. Hervé d'Egville

James T. Hervé d'Egville made delicate watercolours of Venice in the 1860s. Two works here, both titled The Lagunes of Venice, show canals and boats dissolving in soft light. He picked a misty palette—peach skies over…

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