Veneza (Canaleto) 1924

Anita Malfatti painted this lively view of a Venetian canal with oil on canvas. You can almost feel the painting's making as you look at the brushstrokes, the way each color feels like a deliberate, thoughtful choice. It's so process-oriented! I keep coming back to the reflections in the water. See how Malfatti uses thick daubs of paint to capture the shimmering, broken light? It’s not just a pretty picture; it’s about the act of seeing and translating that vision onto the canvas. The way the colors blend and separate reminds me that painting isn't about perfection, but about capturing a fleeting moment, an impression. Malfatti's work reminds me a little of Paula Modersohn-Becker, also interested in emotional resonance. Like Paula, Anita knew that art is an ongoing conversation across time.