Alessandro Reati, Venetian Canal View with Gondolas at Dusk, 1860s, Oil on Panel, Framed

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Oil on panel, realized in 1860s. A luminous and atmospheric Venetian veduta by Alessandro Reati, this elegant composition captures a … Read more Oil on panel, realized in 1860s. A luminous and atmospheric Venetian veduta by Alessandro Reati, this elegant composition captures a gondola gliding across a tranquil canal, framed by the warm glow of the late afternoon sky. Executed with loose yet confident brushwork, the artist conveys the shimmering reflections on the water and the soft interplay of light on the façades of Venetian palazzi. Reati’s characteristic palette—dominated by serene blues, warm ochres, and gentle pinks—enhances the romantic mood of the scene, while the lively presence of figures along the canal animates the composition without overwhelming its sense of quiet harmony. The architectural treatment, rendered with impressionistic sensitivity, recalls the Venetian vedutisti tradition of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Presented in an ornate period frame with carved beading and marbled accents, the work remains in very good overall condition, showing only minor surface wear consistent with age. Minor craquelure and expected wear to the panel surface; Frame with minor scuffing and age-related marks, No visible structural issues; ready to hang. Includes a coeval wooden frame cm. 43x37 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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