Artwork

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal, by Eugène Louis Boudin, oil, 1898
Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal, by Eugène Louis Boudin, oil, 1898

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eugène Louis Boudin. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About this work

Overview

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is a painting created by Eugène Louis Boudin in 1898 using oil paint.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene view of Venice's Grand Canal, with the Santa Maria della Salute church and Dogana building visible in the distance. The soft, hazy sky and the artist's use of light and color evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of spontaneity. Boudin's skillful rendering of light on water creates a sense of movement, demonstrating his expertise in capturing atmospheric effects.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It is associated with the Impressionist movement, a style Boudin contributed to with his outdoor landscapes and coastal scenes.

View of the Grand Canal: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana from Campo Santa Maria Zobenigo
View of the Grand Canal: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana from Campo Santa Maria Zobenigo, Canaletto

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eugène Louis Boudin

Artist

Eugène Louis Boudin

Eugène Louis Boudin (French: ; 12 July 1824 – 8 August 1898) was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal?

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal was painted by Eugène Louis Boudin in 1898.

Where can I see Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal?

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is held by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

What movement is Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal?

Venice: Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana Seen from across the Grand Canal is associated with Impressionism.