Louis Montagné (1879-1960) Avignon Paris Italy Venice Palazzo Dario

Louis Agricol MONTAGNÉ (Avignon, 1879-Paris, 1960) Old Palace in Venice, Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Dimensions 81 x 65 cm. Dimensions with frame 97 x 80 cm. This painting, probably executed in the 1920s or 30s, offers a luminous and delicate depiction of the Palazzo Dario, one of the most iconic palaces on the Grand Canal in Venice. Louis Montagné displays his masterful brushwork, characterized by great finesse and a keen sense of light. The composition is distinguished by a carefully constructed perspective, highlighting the architectural elegance of the palace and the vibrant colors of the Venetian atmosphere. This work fully testifies to Montagné's talent for capturing the poetry of urban landscapes and the timeless beauty of Venice.