Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute
The Met
Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner(British, London 1775–1851 London)
Date: ca. 1835
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36 x 48 1/8 in. (91.4 x 122.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1899
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide canal scene with many boats, multi-story buildings, and figures under a partly cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide canal scene unfolds under a bright, partly cloudy sky. The upper portion of the image features a clear blue sky with scattered white and light gray clouds, becoming hazier towards the horizon. The canal water, a mix of greens, blues, and browns, reflects the sky and surrounding structures. On the left, a row of multi-story buildings with light-colored facades, some featuring arched windows and decorative elements, lines the canal. Further back on the left, a tall, slender tower with a pointed spire rises prominently against the sky. The center of the canal is densely populated with various wooden boats, many with tall masts and sails, some adorned with banners and flags in green, white, and red. Figures are visible on and around these boats. Towards the right, the canal continues into the distance, with more boats and buildings visible along its banks. A large building with a facade featuring columns, a pediment, and steps leading down to the water, stands on the far right. Numerous small figures are gathered on these steps and along the waterfront, some appearing to disembark or embark from smaller boats, including a long, dark, narrow boat with a standing figure propelling it in the foreground, right of center.
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