Anna Lee Dey Stacey demonstrated a natural talent for drawing and painting as a child and her parents took notice. Enrolling Anna in art classes at her Elementary School she began a more formal education before attending the Pritchett School Institute in Glasgow, Missouri. Moving to Kansas she attended the Kansas City Art Association and School of Design where she learning from one of her instructors John F. Stacey whom she ended up marrying in 1891. Settling in Chicago with her husband John she attended the Art Institute of Chicago and began an illustrious career as a successful and appreciated female impressionist painter.

This original watercolor and gouache painting is executed on a thin tight wove fabric depicting a wonderful impressionist Venice Gondola marker scene. Signed and dated in the lower right corner "Anna L. Stacey 1905" this work exemplifies her talent as an impressionist artist and ability for varied bright colors in her compositions. Almost able to feel the water rocking the boats back and forth this scene contains lifelike movement and qualities. Figures are selling fruit, vegetables and most likely flowers from their boats with more figures crossing a bridge to the left. The condition of this is exceptional with the only wear being around the edges of this work which has been mounted to the backed board. Displayed in a thin light wood frame this work is ready to be hung and enjoyed in your home or collection. 

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