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StatsVenice
1891
31.0 x 46.0 cm
Although born in Cincinnati, Elizabeth Nourse moved in 1887 to France, where she spent her long and prolific career as an expatriate painter. In 1890 Nourse traveled to Italy for an extended stay visiting Grottaferrata, Tivoli, Venice, Florence, and Rome. This ethereal watercolor with Saint Mark’s in the background shows Nourse working out of doors, not just a studio painter of mothers and children, the work for which she is best known.
Questions & Answers
What color palette is used in "Venice" by Elizabeth Nourse?
"Venice" by Elizabeth Nourse uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
Are the colors of "Venice" by Elizabeth Nourse saturated or muted?
The colors of "Venice" by Elizabeth Nourse have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
What color leads the composition of "Venice" by Elizabeth Nourse?
The color that stands out most in "Venice" is putty (#d7d7d5). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
Elizabeth Nourse (1859 – 1938)
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About this artwork
- Title: Venice
- Artist: Elizabeth Nourse
- Year: 1891
- Original dimensions: 31.0 x 46.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Putty
- Color intensity: Monochromatic