Canal scene in Venice
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a narrow canal in Venice. A gondola glides past old stone buildings on the left, while a bridge arches over the water. On the right, a small shop window displays a faded religious painting under a lantern. People peek out of upper windows, and a man in a white hat walks along the pavement. The artist used soft, light colors to show the quiet life of Venice. The buildings look worn, but the light gives them warmth. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
