Holiday

A stone arch bridge spans a bright blue canal, its metal parapet railing curving into the foreground on the right where pedestrians stroll along a wide embankment. Across the water, rows of pastel city buildings lead the eye to a turquoise-domed cathedral rising above the rooftops, while cars and small figures cross the bridge itself under a lamppost and street signs.

Clear ultramarine water in the foreground contrasts with the sunlit cream and ochre facades beyond, all set beneath a pale blue sky dotted with soft white clouds. Confident, sketchy strokes and dabs of color for the crowd and traffic give the scene a lively, sunny, festive energy.