Fine 1885 Watercolour - Venice Italy

Description

A finely detailed small watercolour depicting an iconic view of Venice, with figures in gondolas and St. Mark's Campanile in the background. The artist has used a combination of watercolour, pencil detailing and bodycolour. The location has been inscribed in pencil lower right and also dated '22.10.85'. Unsigned. On wove.

Condition

Overall in good condition. Very minor age toning to far outer edges, typical for a picture of this age.

Size

11.6 x 16.3cm (4.6" x 6.4")
Sheet: 12.9 x 17.6cm (5.1" x 6.9")

Collection Information

From a collection of 1886 grand tour watercolours by a very talented hand. Sadly, we have no further information about the artist. Inscriptions are in English and the artist presumably is English as well. Collection Code 39La

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