Salute, Venice 19th-20th century

Curator: Denman Waldo Ross’s "Salute, Venice," captures the city's essence in watercolor. The dimensions are approximately 35 by 25 centimeters, offering an intimate perspective. Editor: It feels so immediate, almost dreamlike. The handling of the watercolor, its fluidity, really emphasizes the movement of water and light. Curator: The composition emphasizes spatial relationships, doesn’t it? The tower's verticality opposes the horizontal stretch of the canal, creating visual tension. Editor: Absolutely, and look at the building materials. The way the paint suggests the wear of time, the water damage, speaks volumes about the city's history. Curator: Indeed, the architectural structure, seen through the lens of color and form, contributes to an intricate visual experience. Editor: It's a nice reminder that even the most idealized places are built from real, tangible materials, each with their own story. Curator: A compelling, albeit simplified, reduction of Venice's opulent architectural facade to basic geometric forms. Editor: And also a poignant reminder of the labor and materials that went into creating such a place. I'm glad we had a chance to consider this.