Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966) Venetian Scene
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- An intrepid traveller throughout her life, Stern was unable to visit Europe for the duration of the Second World War
- With the signing of the peace treaty in 1947, restrictions were lifted and Stern's was swift to take advantage of this freedom
- She made a tour of Europe in 1948, and was particularly captivated by Venice
- Surrounded by the shimmering canals and reflections of light, Stern experienced a great surge of creativity
- She reflected on her visit in a letter to her friend, Freda Feldman: 'It was perfectly lovely to see and hear all that Europe gives in such a short time – all the new music – the plays – the Drama – the Opera – the Ballet – pictures from fourteen different countries were on show...Yes I painted in Venice quite a few pictures.' The present lot demonstrates her fascination with the city's architecture
- It depicts the famous arch bridge, the Ponte de Pugni
- The gouache is lightly and deftly applied, lending an ethereal quality to the scene
- Arnold, Irma Stern: A Feast for the Eye, (Stellenbosch, 1995), pp.70-77
- Berman, Remembering Irma, Irma Stern: A Memoir with Letters, (Cape Town, 2003), pp.129–153
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