Who painted Midnight at Venice?

Midnight at Venice was painted by Muirhead Bone in 1924.

Where can I see Midnight at Venice?

Midnight at Venice is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Midnight at Venice

Muirhead Bone , 1924

Midnight at Venice is a print by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1954.765
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

Midnight at Venice is a print by Muirhead Bone, a Scottish artist known for his etchings and watercolours of industrial and architectural subjects, created around 1924.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a nighttime scene on a Venetian canal, with boats and figures in the water, rendered in dark tones with a central light source. The image captures the atmosphere of the city at night, with buildings visible on the far side of the canal.

Technique & Style

Bone's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The strong contrast between light and dark tones is characteristic of his technical skill and attention to detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Muirhead Bone

Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 – 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher and watercolourist who became known for his depiction of industrial and architectural subjects and his work as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars.