Artwork

View of the Grand Canal of Venice

View of the Grand Canal of Venice, by Federico del Campo, oil, 1913
View of the Grand Canal of Venice, by Federico del Campo, oil, 1913

View of the Grand Canal of Venice is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Federico del Campo. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Lima Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

View of the Grand Canal of Venice is a 1913 oil painting by Federico del Campo, a Peruvian artist based in Venice, capturing a serene scene of the city's iconic waterway.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a tranquil Grand Canal, with a row of buildings, scattered boats, and a distant domed building, evoking a sense of calm through gentle water reflections and a soft blue sky.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with the impressionist movement, characterized by its emphasis on light and atmospheric conditions, though the artist's style catered to the tastes of English tourists.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, the painting is part of a series of Venetian scenes by del Campo, popular among English tourists. It is currently held in the collection of the Lima Art Museum.

Context

As a leading vedute painter of the 19th century (though this work is from 1913), del Campo's production responded to the demand for Venetian landscapes among European travelers, particularly from England.

Legacy

While the painting's individual impact is not highlighted, it represents del Campo's contribution to the impressionist vedute tradition, preserving a early 20th-century view of Venice for posterity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Federico del Campo

Federico del Campo (1837-1923) was a Peruvian painter who was active in Venice where he was one of the leading vedute painters of the 19th century.

Lima Art Museum

Museum

Lima Art Museum

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