Ivan Taylor, Most Holy Redeemer Venice, 1990s, Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed

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62 x 90 cm - Oil on canvas - Contemporary Impressionism / British School - custom frame.

A luminous, impressionistic … Read more 62 x 90 cm - Oil on canvas - Contemporary Impressionism / British School - custom frame.

A luminous, impressionistic study of one of Venice’s most iconic architectural vistas, masterfully balancing classical form with shifting maritime light.

In this exceptional composition, acclaimed British painter Ivan Taylor captures the iconic dome of the Punta della Dogana (the historic Custom House) standing guard at the entrance to the Grand Canal. True to his deep influences from the masters of English landscape tradition, Taylor utilizes a sophisticated, soft palette of hazy pastels, creams, soft terracottas, and delicate cerulean tones, to evoke the unique mist and tranquil light of early morning on the Venetian lagoon.

His confident, textured brushwork gives immediate movement to the water in the foreground, perfectly contrasted against the still, enduring grandeur of the Venetian skyline. Evocative, serene, and steeped in atmosphere, this work is a beautifully executed piece of contemporary marine impressionism that brings an instant touch of European romance to a collection. This piece has an attribution mark,
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