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Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset

William Stanley Haseltine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a harbor scene with a large body of water, likely a bay or a sea. In the background, there is a large white domed building with a tall spire on top. The building appears to be a church or cathedral. There are several boats with triangular orange sails scattered throughout the water. The boats are mostly dark-colored and appear to be sailing or anchored. The sky above is cloudy, with shades of blue, orange, and yellow. The sun appears to be setting behind the clouds, casting a warm orange glow on the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful and serene moment, possibly during sunset.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–85
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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