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View of San Giorgio, Evening

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The painting captures a Venetian twilight, the sky ablaze with the last embers of sunset. A symphony of warm yellows and oranges blends into the cooler hues of the evening sky, creating a dramatic backdrop. Silhouetted against this fiery canvas stand the iconic structures of Venice; the towering campanile of San Giorgio Maggiore, its spire a beacon against the fading light, and the softer forms of the domes and buildings. The water of the lagoon reflects the light, providing a shimmering path toward the horizon.

View of San Giorgio, Evening

Félix Ziem

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4154 × 2962 px
1175 × 860 mm

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