Venetian View
1762
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From the collection of The William L. Elkins Collection, 1924
1762
unspecified
From the collection of The William L. Elkins Collection, 1924
This painting shows a Venetian view, with a large building on the right and a body of water on the left. The building has a tower and an archway, and people are gathered around it. In the distance, there are boats on the water. The painting has a lot of detail, with many different elements to look at. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Francesco Guardi.
