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Giudecca Canal, Morning (Santa Maria della Salute)
- Original dimensions
- 81 x 65 cm
- Museum
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Year
- 1905
Scene depicted
This canvas immerses us in an idyllic scene where the Giudecca Canal reveals itself under the first light of day. The vibrant reflections of iconic buildings, such as the majestic Santa Maria della Salute, dance on the calm waters, as boats glide and sails gently swell with the breath of the summer wind.
Historical context
Artwork: Giudecca Canal, Morning (Santa Maria della Salute) |BRK| Artist: Paul Signac |BRK| Year: 1905 |BRK| Museum: Kunsthaus Zurich |BRK| Dimensions: 81 x 65 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Giudecca Canal, Morning” is a flagship piece that illustrates the peak of Signac's career. His innovative use of color and light can be compared to “ The Port of Marseille ” and “ Portrait of Félix Fénéon ”, marking a progression towards a more free and expressive abstraction.
Anecdote
Paul Signac once stated: “Light is the key to color.” It is in this quest for brilliance that he ventured to the shores of Giudecca, inspired by a morning where the sky delicately mingles with the water. The painting evokes a dream, a memory of ephemeral beauty, captured in this pictorial work .