Late 19th Or Early 20th Century. Watercolor View Of Venice

For centuries, Venice has been a desirable destination. In the early 20th century, the Orient Express turned this place into a tourist hub connecting the West and the East. 
All these travelers, dazzled by the beauty of the place, wanted to bring back mementos of this enchantment.
Packing a watercolor painting in one’s luggage was no trouble at all. The turn of the century, in fact, saw a strong preference for this medium. 
Venetian artists practiced this difficult technique with talent
and dexterity.
The artist who created this work masterfully captures the softness of the light, the gentle reflection of the canal, and the various architectural planes. 
A signature is present in the lower right corner but blends in with the green reflections of the lagoon and remains difficult to read for now. 
It seems likely that he chose to depict the Rio dei Ognissanti with the church of Santa Maria del Rosario in the background, far behind the palaces that interrupt the perspective. 
This watercolor, in perfect original condition and looking very fresh, was framed at the beginning of the century in Mâcon, as attested by the framer’s label, in a simple oak frame with gilded molding.
Never removed from its frame, everything is in perfect presentation condition.