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Inondation à Venise, between 1880 and 1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
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Inondation à Venise, between 1880 and 1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Inondation a Venise, between 1880 and 1900
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Art Movement Bad Weather Barbizon Barbizon School Canal Canvas Material Doges Palace Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem Felix Ziem Flood Flooded Flooding Grand Canal Lagoon Mast Sailing Boats Setting Sun Sunset Venetian Venice Italy Waterfront Ziem Felix Ziem Felix Francois Georges Philibert Paris Museums Petit Palais St Marks Basin
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Inondation à Venise" (Flood in Venice) is a stunning oil on canvas painting by the 19th century French artist Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem, created between 1880 and 1900. This masterpiece captures the breathtaking yet chaotic scene of Venice, Italy, during a major flood. The Grand Canal and St. Mark's Basin are shown as a vast expanse of water, with the iconic Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square partially submerged. Boats of various sizes, from sailing boats to gondolas, navigate the flooded waterways, while a dog and its owner look on from the waterfront. The Barbizon School artist skillfully employs rich, vibrant colors to depict the setting sun and the solar system above, casting an orange and pink glow over the scene. The painting's composition reflects the influence of the Impressionist movement, with its emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and weather. This artwork is a valuable piece of heritage art, showcasing the beauty and challenges of Venice's unique location as a city built on water. It is a testament to the power of nature and the resilience of the Venetian people. The painting is now part of the collection of the Petit Palais in Paris, one of the city's esteemed museums, and continues to captivate viewers with its vivid depiction of a Venetian flood. The painting's title, "Inondation à Venise," highlights the destructive yet awe-inspiring power of water, a force that has shaped the city's history and continues to be a defining characteristic of its identity. The painting invites us to reflect on the interplay between nature and human civilization, and the enduring allure of Venice as a cultural and artistic hub.
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