1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Sta. Maria della Salute is a 1850 watercolor by Myles Birket Foster, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a canal, with a grand domed church, Sta. Maria della Salute, standing prominently on the left bank. The water is calm, reflecting the sky and buildings, while a few boats are scattered about. The sky above is a soft blend of yellow and grey hues. In the foreground, a gondola is being poled by a figure, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The artist's use of watercolour creates a delicate, dreamy quality to the scene. To learn more about the techniques used to create this peaceful scene, explore the art movement of Impressionism.
A watercolour painting by Myles Birket Foster depicts a view of the Grand Canal in Venice, capturing the architectural and scenic elements of the city.
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Myles Birket Foster (4 February 1825 – 27 March 1899) was a British illustrator, watercolourist and engraver in the Victorian period. His name is also to be found as Myles Birkett Foster.
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