Venice at Night (2023) Original Oil Painting by Natalia Matveeva

This large-format painting depicts an outdoor table at a small restaurant in Venice after the guests have already left. The remains of a meal, glasses of wine, and elegant red chairs evoke the feeling of an evening that has only just come to an end.

In the background, a Venetian canal with moored boats stretches into the distance. A single boat carrying a person and a dog quietly glides across the water. The painting captures the unique atmosphere of a warm Venetian night—festive and inviting for visitors, while in the distance one can sense the calm rhythm of everyday Venetian life.

The composition is highly decorative, built around a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. Strong contrasts of black and white are enhanced by the dominant red color, creating a rich and expressive palette.

The painting is executed in oil on a dark imprimatura. The edges of the canvas are painted in the same color as the ground, allowing the artwork to be displayed beautifully with or without a frame. Its impressive scale and atmospheric character make it a striking focal point in any contemporary interior.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 120 x 1.7cm (unframed) / 100 x 120cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes