Mid-Century Style Signed Framed Expressionist Watercolor - Burano Canal Houses

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This original mid-century expressionist-style watercolor depicts the iconic canal houses of Burano, Italy. This small, vibrant island located in the … Read more This original mid-century expressionist-style watercolor depicts the iconic canal houses of Burano, Italy. This small, vibrant island located in the Northern Venetian Lagoon is famous for its brightly colored houses, historic lacemaking, and leaning bell tower. It is part of an archipelago of four islands linked by bridges and is often considered a "miniature Venice" with canals instead of streets and boats instead of cars.

This vibrant work features a striking trio of crimson red, emerald green, and sunny yellow building facades adorned with white shutters, architectural windows, and laundry hanging to dry in classic Mediterranean village fashion. Executed with bold graphic color blocking and high contrast, this fine art watercolor captures the bright, sunny palette, light, and warmth of coastal Italian architecture. This work is signed, but the artist has not been identified.

The artwork is beautifully presented with a wide chocolate brown mat board that anchors the vibrant pigments, safely housed behind glass in a clean-lined, natural wood frame. Perfect for adding a saturated pop of color to a gallery wall, entryway, or mid-century modern living room. It is a perfect example of ready to hang travel folk art. See less