The Lagoon of Saint Mark, Venice The Lagoon of Saint Mark, Venice The Lagoon of Saint Mark, Venice is an oil on canvas painting by Paul Signac. This painting focuses on a seascape image which became a common theme late in Signac's life. Paul Signac (1863–1935) was one of the most influential Neo-Impressionist painters of his time. His name is synonymous with that of Georges Seurat (1859–91) as well as the practice of Color Theory. One of his lesser-known paintings, "The Lagoon of Saint Mark, Venice," (1905) is a prime example of his technique of pointillism and experimentation with color theory. The painting depicts an afternoon
Death in Venice ability to experience the stages of growing up. He is depicted as having a weakened immunity yet able to battle through it as have the main characters in his novels. His adventure begins with a trip to the rainy Adriatic island, which does not suit Aschenbach's yearning for a wondrous new getaway, causing him to sail for Venice a few days after. On board the ship he experiences spells of dizziness as he watches those around him, in particular a group of men which appear to be young, but after close examination Aschenbach realizes one of them has used make-up,