Artist: Wilson Irvine

Medium: Watercolor

Dimensions: Sight: 18 x 12 1/2 in (45.7 x 31.8 cm); Frame: 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 in (56.5 x 41.9 cm)

Condition Report: Good condition.

Description: This tranquil vertical landscape by Wilson Irvine captures a peaceful canal scene, with a gondola gently floating on the water, flanked by impressive architectural structures. The flowing water creates a natural visual trajectory, inviting the viewer to follow its path through the composition. The artwork is balanced and stable, with a chromatic scheme that contrasts the warm hues of the buildings with the cool, dark tones of the water and sky. Irvine's masterful use of these simple yet effective visual elements results in a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Signature: Signed.

About the Artist: Wilson Henry Irvine (1869 - February 28, 1936) was a prominent American Impressionist landscape painter. Known for his association with the Connecticut Lyme Art Group, led by Florence Griswold, Irvine began his career near Chicago, influenced by the Art Institute of Chicago. His work also took him across Western Europe, where he produced remarkable American Impressionist interpretations of the local landscapes.