Venice, the Basin of San Marco Oil on canvas Signed E.M. and dated 1875 Canvas cm. 70 x 56 Frame 86 x 73 The painting depicts the magnificent frontal view of the famous palaces and monuments overlooking the waters of the Basin of San Marco. It is the most spectacular image of the City. Venice is depicted in all its unsurpassed beauty, a dream destination for all travelers. The Molo del Bacino teems with boats and typical characters of the Serenissima, and in the sequence of famous buildings, the National Marciana Library, the Campanile and Piazza San Marco with the Basilica, the Columns of San Marco and San Todaro stand out in order, and on the Riva degli Schiavoni the imposing Palazzo Ducale with the Palazzo delle Prigioni next to it, ending with the buildings that now house the fabulous Hotel Danieli. It is the extraordinary context described in the works of the great Venetian masters of the 18th century, Canaletto and Francesco Guardi. It is precisely by referring to their refined pictorial technique that the author executes this excellent composition dated 1875 and signed with the initials E.M. In addition to a remarkable miniaturistic ability, an excellent predisposition to architectural compositions is evident with the rendering of a masterful volumetric effect, without forgetting to create on the canvas that dreamlike atmosphere that characterizes Venice and its uniqueness. The exceptional pictorial level achieved in the depiction of the multitude of characters crowding the shore of the lagoon waters furrowed by typical Venetian boats should be emphasized. The painting is in very good condition, still on its original canvas, complete with its restored coeval frame, finely decorated and gilded. ALL THE DETAILS OF THE PAINTING ON: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/venezia--il-bacino-di-s--marco- We issue a stamped and signed certificate of authenticity in accordance with the law with a detailed descriptive sheet. Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS) Negotiable price and customized payment