Carrying on with where I left off yesterday, Canaletto painted Saint Mark's And The Clock Tower, Venice around 1735-37.
The Piazzetta, Venice is by Bernardo Bellotto, circa 1743. Bellotto was a nephew of Canaletto.
A second work by Bellotto hangs close by. The Arsenal, Venice dates around 1743.
Another work by Canaletto, done at some point between 1740-60. This is The Campo di Rialto And The Church Of St. James, Venice.
Moving along, this 1750 canvas is by Allan Ramsay: Mrs. Lindesay Of Eaglescarnie.
Lastly for today, this is Thomas Wentworth, Earl Of Strafford, And His Family, by Gawen Hamilton, done in 1732. I'm stepping out of this series for something different tomorrow, but we'll get back into this on the first of the month.
I remember having a day to explore Venice when returning from a walking holiday in the Dolomites. Parts of it still look like a painting by Canaletto.
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteVenice looks almost like in those paintings, nowadays.
ReplyDeleteSo it seems.
DeleteThat young woman in the painting looks like my colleague at work lol
ReplyDeleteHah!
DeleteVenice hasn't changed, only there are too many people there now and I think you have to pay an entrance now and they only let a certain number of people in the town, I hope it is not too late !
ReplyDeleteToo much tourism has its drawbacks.
DeleteI have been to Venice once and found it grungy and unappealing. The city had seen better days.
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteAnd now I feel like I would like to go back to Italy, and Venice.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see Italy someday.
Delete...it looks a bit too proper for me.
ReplyDeletePerhaps!
DeleteI remember the day I spent at St. Mark’s Square with my family. The first piece, centuries earlier, but the same!
ReplyDeleteMemorable.
DeleteWonderful paintings. Let's hope Venice stays dry and doesn't succumb to the pressure of tourism.
ReplyDeleteHopefully.
DeleteUnmistakeably Venice. When Venice disappears under water we will still have the Canalettos to remind us of its beauty.
ReplyDeleteAlas.
DeleteMasterpieces all! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteBeautiful paintings. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI quite like the ones of Venice.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteI'm so glad I got to see the "glories" of Venice in person. It's a unique city with loads of history.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteGreat artworks of Venice ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteLovely post. I enjoyed walking around Venice we met some fabulous people. Love the Vaporettos !
ReplyDeleteSquare Ones send woofs !
Thank you!
DeleteEs una ciudad de gran belleza y que estoy tentada de visitar.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThe paintings of Venice really stand out. I would love to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteVenice looks wonderful. I do like Canaletto.
ReplyDeleteHe was quite an artist.
DeleteI've never been, but it is interesting. I read a book, mystery set in Venice. I forget who or what. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see it.
DeleteThat's quite a family. Very enjoyable William. I'm looking forward to see what you're cooking up for tomorrow
ReplyDeleteQuite different from art.
DeleteFabulous paintings and you have done an exceptional job of photographing them.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThese are all stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI like both Italian artists and the Scottish ones too:)
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