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Ospedale Civile, Venice, by James Holland, watercolor, 1858

Ospedale Civile, Venice

James Holland

1858

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Ospedale Civile, Venice is a 1858 watercolor by James Holland, a Impressionism work, depicting Grand Canal, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
James Holland
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a wide canal in Venice with boats full of people. On one side is a big, fancy building with lots of arches and statues on top. The water is calm, and a small bridge connects the two sides. People are sitting on the edge, watching the boats pass by. The artist focused on everyday life in Venice, with details like the boats and the bridge. This painting was made in 1858 and is a watercolor. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour titled *Ospedale Civile, Venice* by James Holland is signed and dated 1858.

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About the artist

Portrait of James Holland
Artist

James Holland

James Holland (18 October 1799 – 12 February 1870) was an English painter of flowers, landscapes, architecture, marine subjects, and a book illustrator.

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