No. 94113158

Scuola veneta (XIX-XX) - Veduta del Canal Grande e Rialto - NO RESERVE
No. 94113158

Scuola veneta (XIX-XX) - Veduta del Canal Grande e Rialto - NO RESERVE
Decorative Venetian landscape with the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Oil on canvas.
The work describes a moment of daily life in Venice, with its historic architecture, on the banks of the Grand Canal. The Rialto Bridge, symbol of the city, is rendered with attention to decorative details. The gondolas, the gondoliers and the patrons, emphasize the romantic and narrative aspect of the painting.
The work, with its material and rich pictorial surface, promotes a dynamic-compositional idea, thanks to the play of light and reflections on the water.
The use of highlights gives atmospheric depth to the view. The architectural forms are enveloped in a dusty light.
The composition, with an impressionist approach, is very balanced: the Rialto Bridge serves as a focal point and creates a natural division between the sky and the city. The perspective lines of the buildings and the course of the canal lead the viewer's eye into depth. The gondolas and boats in the foreground, wrapped in golden hues, evoke the moment of sunset.
The canvas immortalizes famous historic buildings overlooking the waters of the Canal. The facades of the palaces are adorned with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. Worthy of note are: the windows, the wrought iron balconies, the trefoil arches.
The Rialto Bridge, with a single stone arch, highlights the icastic arches and loggias.
The chimneys stand out on the roofs while on the banks, between shops and warehouses, you can see curtains and hanging clothes.
The glimpse, with its touch of vibrant authenticity, conveys a sense of nostalgia and timeless beauty, emphasizing the link between architecture and Venetian everyday life.
It comes from a private Venetian collection.
To complete the work there is a more recent and glossy gilded frame.
Overall measurements: 48 cm x 38 cm.
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