“Rio dell Angelo,” created by John Singer Sargent in 1902, is a watercolor painting executed in the style of Impressionism. The cityscape, measuring 24.77 x 34.93 cm, is part of a private collection.
The artwork portrays a vibrant Venetian canal scene, bathed in a luminous palette of blues and purples. The perspective provided by a gondola in the foreground gives depth to the composition, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the intricate facades of the buildings lining the canal. The dynamic brushstrokes capture the shimmering reflections on the water, while the architectural details are softened, lending an ethereal quality to the painting. The grandeur of the buildings, juxtaposed with the fluidity of water, encapsulates the serene yet lively essence of Venice.
