Luigi Lanza (Venezia 1860-1913)

Venice, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge Luigi Lanza (Venice 1860-1913) Oil on canvas signed "Lanza" lower left The canvas measures cm. 53 x 36 the frame 67 x 50 Provenance: Van Ham auction in Cologne (Germany) 30.05.2001 Lot no. 582 reproduced on page 114 of the catalog (see detailed copy) The splendid image of the Grand Canal in a representation rich in lights and colors reflected in the waters of the famous Venetian palaces illuminated by the sunset. At the center of the canvas stands the silhouette of the Rialto Bridge, a white arch between the glows of the Canal and the sky full of pink clouds. The magnificent Lagoon City offers us one of its most fascinating views, always able to arouse wonder and amazement and to involve the viewer who has already visited it or who only wishes to do so. The author of the work is Luigi Lanza, (Venice 1860-1913) a valid landscape painter and a great creator of perspective views, especially in Venice, between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The canvas shows a remarkable descriptive ability with a very effective impressionistic vein, and a particular knowledge of the characteristics of his city, which he manages to grasp in an excellent way. The painting was sold in Germany by the Van Ham auction house in Cologne in May 2001, lot no. 582 (see copy for lot details) It is in perfect condition. Tracked (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured shipping with shockproof packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days of receipt of the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS)