Pieces like this were often painted from life
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• St Anne — Given by Paul Massotte
and possible darkening from aged varnish
Both works retain their original oval format and are now housed in beautifully detailed giltwood frames dating to the early 19th century
Venetian Harbor Scene Oil on Board, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Tour Style, Mid 20th Century Pieces like this were oftenVenetian Harbor Scene Oil on Board, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Tour Style, Mid 20th Century Website Description A mid 20th century oil on board depicting a romanticized view of Venice, centered on the iconic dome of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, set against a warm, glowing sky and reflected across the still waters of the lagoon. Scenes like this draw directly from the Grand Tour tradition, where Italy, and Venice in