Name/Title
Venetian NightEntry/Object ID
2023.59.12Description
The reflection of Venetian Festival fireworks exploding in the sky beside Mt. Baldhead shiver on the surface of Kalamazoo Lake.Type of Painting
On paperContext
The painting was acquired from the Kit and Art Lane estate. According to Judy Anthrop, Jane Van Dis did three versions of this scene.Collection
Artworks, Festivals, events, parades, celebrationsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.59Source or Donor
Lakeshore Event Center/Tressa MillsAcquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Artist
Van Dis, Jane Ellen (Bird) 1921-2017Date made
1983Dimensions
Dimension Description
including frameHeight
36 inWidth
21 inLocation
Room
2nd floor gallery/conference roomRelationships
Related Places
Place
* Untyped Place
Kalamazoo RiverInterpretative Labels
Label
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 CollectionGeneral Notes
Note
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.Create Date
December 20, 2023Update Date
September 3, 2024
