Watercolour "vedute Of Venice," Late 19th Century, By M. Manarini

The Grand Canal in Venice, with the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Giudecca Canal in the background, a watercolour painted by M. Manarini. In the foreground, a gondola recognizable by its striped awning (felze). On the right, traditional sailing boats (trabaccoli) are moored in front of a Venetian palace. The soft palette of blues, grays, and ochres captures the misty, poetic light of the lagoon. 
Beginning in the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, the Grand Tour was the educational and cultural journey undertaken by European aristocrats and the upper middle class through Italy. Venice was an essential stop on the itinerary. To preserve a memento of their stay, travellers purchased watercolours and landscape paintings (vedute). Artists such as M. Manarini produced these light, easily transportable, and frame-ready works, specifically intended for wealthy collectors and tourists seeking the picturesque charm of La Serenissima.
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