Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at Sunset
1874
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a sunset over the Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. The scene is peaceful, with soft colors and gentle light. It's interesting that Edward Lear, the artist, was also a writer and poet, which might explain the dreamy quality of his artwork. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Lear, Edward.
