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Venice, the French Garden in Moonlight

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The artwork evokes a serene Venetian evening; a gondola glides effortlessly across the water, carrying figures that are but silhouettes against the soft glow of the moon. The artist uses the technique of broken brushstrokes to capture the play of light on the water's surface, resulting in a shimmering effect. The colors are predominantly muted, with warm, earthy tones of the foliage contrasting against the cool blues and grays of the sky and water. It transports me to a place where time slows down, and the air is filled with quiet whispers.

Venice, the French Garden in Moonlight

Félix Ziem

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1880

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9280 × 6536 px
129 × 95 mm

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