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Peisaj din Veneția, by Félix Ziem

Peisaj din Veneția

Félix Ziem

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Classical Antiquity Bridge Road Bridg Watercraft

Dominant colour

Overview

Peisaj din Veneția is a work by Félix Ziem, depicting Bridge, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Félix Ziem
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a tall, pinkish building by the water with a spire and domes on top. Below it, a crowd gathers near a covered area, while boats float on the water in the foreground. The sky is soft blue with wispy clouds, and the whole scene glows in warm light. The boats look like gondolas, a type of watercraft. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the light and movement. Look up watercraft to see how boats like these were used in real life.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix Ziem
Artist

Félix Ziem

Félix Ziem (26 February 1821 – 10 November 1911) was a French painter in the style of the Barbizon School, who also produced some Orientalist works.

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