The artwork, “View on Lagoon of Venice,” is an oil painting on canvas created by the artist Ivan Aivazovsky in 1841. Belonging to the Romanticism art movement, this landscape piece measures 76 by 118 centimeters.
The painting captures a serene scene at the lagoon of Venice during what appears to be twilight. The tranquil waters of the lagoon reflect the soft light of the setting or rising sun, casting a golden hue across the scene. In the foreground, a gondola rests quietly near the shore beside a large, lush tree. On the right side of the painting, a group of figures, presumably locals, are engaged in conversation, while a child stands close by. The background displays distant silhouettes of Venetian architecture, including the iconic campanile, under a sky softly transitioning in shades of green and gold. The overall composition exudes a sense of calm and natural beauty, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
