1904
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Venice, Looking Out over the Lagoon is a 1904 oil by James Wilson Morrice, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
The painting depicts a serene scene of Venice, with a view of the lagoon. In the foreground, two women are standing under a canopy, while a man sits at a table to the right. The background features a few people standing on the shore, with a sailboat and a gondola visible on the water. The sky is a soft pinkish hue, with a few clouds scattered about. The painting's color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and relaxation. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
James Wilson Morrice (August 10, 1865 – January 23, 1924) is considered Canada's foremost modernist artist.
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