Canal Scene, Venice
Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff
1887
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff
1887
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Canal Scene, Venice is a 1887 watercolor by Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene canal scene in Venice, with a small boat in the foreground and a building on the right side. The artist has used a range of colors, from soft blues and greens to warm browns and grays, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and movement. The artist has also used light and shadow to create a sense of volume and texture, adding depth and interest to the scene. The painting is a beautiful example of Impressionist and Realist styles, capturing the beauty and tranquility of everyday life in Venice. For more on this style, explore the movement: Impressionism.
A watercolour depicts a canal in Venice, signed and dated by the artist Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff in 1887.
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Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff (1844–1928) was an artist, born in Saint Petersburg.
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