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Antoine Bouvard (Marc Aldine)
20th century Canal View of Venice looking towards St.Marks Square at sunrise

circa 1930

$7,950
£5,944.58
€6,942.93
CA$11,169.74
A$11,312.78
CHF 6,498.62
MX$137,181.98
NOK 75,383.19
SEK 76,731.41
DKK 51,905.71

About the Item

Marc Aldine View in Venice, Looking toward St Mark’s Square Oil on canvas Circa 1930 Unsigned A warm and evocative Venetian view by Marc Aldine, capturing the timeless splendour of St Mark’s Square as seen across the lagoon, bathed in a gentle, golden light. The composition is anchored by the unmistakable silhouette of the Campanile and the domes of San Marco, rising gracefully above the richly coloured façades of the Piazza. In the foreground, a cluster of sailing vessels and moored boats introduces a lively maritime presence, their masts and rigging forming a rhythmic counterpoint to the vertical emphasis of the architecture beyond. Aldine balances these elements with a pleasing sense of structure, leading the eye naturally from the darker, more immediate waters into the luminous distance. The artist employs a warm, harmonious palette of ochres, soft reds, and muted greens, suffused with a delicate atmospheric haze that softens edges and unifies the scene. The handling of paint is confident and painterly, with loose, expressive brushwork that suggests detail rather than laboriously defining it—an approach aligned with the enduring influence of Impressionism in early 20th-century European painting. Particularly notable is the treatment of light across the water, where reflections shimmer in broken tones, capturing the gentle movement of the lagoon. The architecture, while recognisable, is rendered with a poetic softness, lending the work a romantic, almost nostalgic quality that recalls the long tradition of Grand Tour views of Venice. Presented in an attractive gilt frame that complements the warmth of the composition, this painting is a fine decorative and collectible example of early 20th-century Venetian painting, appealing to those drawn to the enduring beauty and atmosphere of one of Europe’s most celebrated cities.
  • Creator:
    Antoine Bouvard (Marc Aldine) (1870 - 1956, French)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in good original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317897722

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