Who painted Ved Canal Grande i Venedig?

Ved Canal Grande i Venedig was painted by Karl Schou in 1909.

Where can I see Ved Canal Grande i Venedig?

Ved Canal Grande i Venedig is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Ved Canal Grande i Venedig?

Ved Canal Grande i Venedig is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Ved Canal Grande i Venedig?

Museum-quality prints of Ved Canal Grande i Venedig are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ved Canal Grande i Venedig

Karl Schou , 1909

Ved Canal Grande i Venedig is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Karl Schou. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Grand Canal in Venice, a major waterway in the Italian city. The scene includes a gondola navigating the canal, illustrating the characteristic maritime life of the location. Created in 1909 by Karl Schou, the work captures a specific view of this famous Venetian setting.

Technique & Style

Karl Schou's Ved Canal Grande i Venedig is an oil painting executed on a canvas support, created in 1909. The work depicts the Grand Canal in Venice, featuring elements such as gondolas within the composition. Physically, the canvas measures 50 cm in height and 66 cm in width.

As a painting classified under the oil medium, the piece is part of the collection held by the Statens Museum for Kunst.

History & Provenance

Karl Schou created the oil painting Ved Canal Grande i Venedig in 1909. The work depicts the Grand Canal in Venice, featuring a gondola, and was executed on canvas. It is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The painting measures 500 cm in height and 660 cm in width.

Overview

Karl Schou’s 1909 oil on canvas, titled Ved Canal Grande i Venedig, presents a tranquil view of Venice’s principal waterway. The composition centers on the Grand Canal, bordered by a row of light‑toned façades and traversed by a handful of vessels, including a solitary gondola with a standing figure. The work is part of the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst.

Context

Schou’s work aligns with a broader turn toward impressionistic treatment of cityscapes in the early 1900s, where light and atmosphere often superseded precise architectural rendering. The depiction of Venice, a frequent muse for artists, is rendered here with a Nordic sensibility, favoring muted tones and a contemplative mood over the vibrant color typical of Italian scenes.