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Anonymous (European, active XX century). Canals of Venice. Oil on canvas, n.d. Unsigned. A softly luminous vision of Venice unfolds in this early 20th century oil on canvas, where architecture, water, and sky dissolve into atmosphere and light. The composition centers on a quiet canal flanked by pale stucco palazzi crowned with warm terracotta roofs. A single sailboat, its russet sail catching the light, glides toward the viewer, while a smaller vessel drifts in the distance. The buildings lean inward with gentle perspective, their facades simplified into blocks of cream, ochre, and rose. Reflections ripple across the canal in fluid strokes of blue-green and muted gold, blending structure and surface into a unified shimmer. Size of painting: 13.5" W x 9.5" H (34.3 cm x 24.1 cm); of frame: 17.25" W x 13.25" H (43.8 cm x 33.7 cm) The painter's handling of pigment is loose yet deliberate. Forms are suggested rather than defined, and edges soften into surrounding color. This treatment, along with the restrained yet expressive palette, evokes the language of Impressionism and early Post-Impressionism. Light is not described analytically but felt - brushed in broad passages that privilege mood over minute detail. The sky, animated by pale scumbled clouds, presses gently against the rooftops, enhancing the painting's atmospheric cohesion. Rather than offering a topographical record, the anonymous artist presents a memory of Venice - distilled, romantic, and quietly poetic. The emphasis on color harmony and tonal unity reflects an early 20th century fascination with capturing fleeting visual impressions, a sensibility that transformed European landscape painting at the turn of the century. Elegant and contemplative, this Venetian scene embodies the enduring allure of the city while revealing the modern painter's desire to interpret, rather than merely record, the world before him. Provenance: Private collection of important Hollywood family, collected between 1930 and 1980 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #200908