A primary market work on paper from Pointillist master Paul Signac’s most celebrated Venetian period, Venice presents a colorful sailing vessel against the distinctive waterfront architecture of the celebrated Italian city.

This original watercolor demonstrates Signac’s ability to convey the character of a place through a remarkably economical use of line and color. The fluid washes and open areas of paper give the scene an immediacy that contrasts with the intricate architectural detail often associated with traditional Venetian views. Despite its intimate scale, the work has considerable visual energy.

Signac’s signature, title, and date in pencil on the front document the piece as a work completed in 1904, making it a personal and engaging record of his historic trip to Venice.