Venetian Night
2023.59.12
On paper
Watercolor
The painting was acquired from the Kit and Art Lane estate. According to Judy Anthrop, Jane Van Dis did three versions of this scene.
ArtworksFestivals, events, parades, celebrations
Winthers, Sally
Van Dis, Jane Ellen (Bird) 1921-2017
1983
including frame
36 in
21 in
2nd floor gallery/conference room
Kalamazoo River
Jane Ellen Bird Van Dis 1921-2017 Venetian Night 1983 watercolor on paper Jane Van Dis was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Saugatuck. She began drawing as a child, and would also model for art classes at the A.K. Gallery. She studied under Saugatuck artists, Cora Bliss Taylor and John Polka. During the 1970s and 1980s she attended art classes at Western Michigan University. Her artistic pastimes were painting, sewing, writing, and other various craft making. She was a significant donor of art to the History Center and longtime leader with the Saugatuck Art Club, Woman's Club and Lakeshore community. This watercolor captures the energy of Venetian Festival, a Saugatuck waterfront celebration held in late July. Lane Art Collection
2023 auction description: 1983 Watercolor entitled Venetian Night by Jane Van Dis (1921-2017). Signed, dated. Approx. 36"x21" OA; 22"x14 3/4" SS. Piece has not been removed from frame for examination. Part of a Saugatuck/Douglas Art Collection.
12/20/2023
09/03/2024