Gardner in Venice, 1894

Isabella Stewart Gardner in Venice portrays the celebrated American art collector during her travels in Venice, capturing both her elegance and adventurous spirit. The portrait reflects Zorn's remarkable ability to combine confident brushwork with luminous light and rich atmosphere. Set against the timeless beauty of Venice, the work is a striking example of Zorn's mastery of portraiture and his talent for bringing both personality and place to life. Simplified into 12 values and printed on rolled canvas, just paint directly on top in your choice of oil or acrylic paint. Follow the underpainting closely for a realistic-style result, or loosely for a more painterly style.