Joseph Mallord William Turner
Scene in Venice
1842
300 €
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- Original dimensions
- 62.2 x 92.7 cm
- Museum
- Tate
- Year
- 1842
Palette
Hand-painted in oil on canvas · Museum-quality materials · Ships worldwide
RomantismeTateTate BritainWilliam Turner
Historical context
Created in 1842, the painting "Scene in Venice" is part of the romantic movement, where light is elevated in the service of emotion. Set in the heart of the magnificent city of Venice, this canvas evokes a world where the sky and water merge in an ethereal dance. Today, this masterpiece resides at the Tate , where it continues to capture the souls of visitors with its rich palette and evocative atmosphere.
Anecdote
"Light is my muse, and Venice is my lover," Turner might have said while contemplating the sunrise over the canals on a peaceful morning. This deep connection with the painting materializes in "Scene in Venice," a masterpiece where each brushstroke highlights the fleeting beauty of the landscape.