Who painted Venise, La Piazetta?

Venise, La Piazetta was painted by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot in 1840.

Where can I see Venise, La Piazetta?

Venise, La Piazetta is held by Norton Simon Museum.

What movement is Venise, La Piazetta?

Venise, La Piazetta is associated with French Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Venise, La Piazetta?

Museum-quality prints of Venise, La Piazetta are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Venise, La Piazetta

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot , 1840

Venise, La Piazetta is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.

About this work

Venise, La Piazetta is an oil painting by French artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, dated around 1840. The work shows a view of Venice, looking toward the Piazzetta from the Riva degli Schiavoni. It was created sometime between 1835 and 1845, but as of 2019 it is stored at the Norton Simon Museum and not currently on public view. If you’re curious to explore more, check out the museum.

Overview

Jean‑Baptiste‑Camille Corot’s oil canvas, titled Venise, La Piazetta, offers a panoramic view of Venice’s Piazzetta as seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni. Executed roughly between 1835 and 1845, the work is part of the collection of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, though it is not on display as of the latest inventory.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on the iconic column bearing the winged lion, the emblem of Venice, which anchors the bustling piazza. By positioning the viewer on the waterfront promenade, Corot captures the interplay of water, architecture, and civic symbolism that defines the city’s historic core.

Technique & Style

Corot employs his characteristic plein‑air approach, rendering atmospheric light and subtle tonal variations with a delicate, almost lyrical brushwork. The oil medium allows for a nuanced handling of reflections on the lagoon and the soft gradations of sky that envelop the scene.

History & Provenance

Created during Corot’s Italian period, the painting entered the Norton Simon Museum’s collection in the mid‑20th century. It has remained in the museum’s holdings, stored in the archives and not currently exhibited to the public.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (UK: KORR-oh, US: kə-ROH, kor-OH; French: ; 16 July 1796 – 22 February 1875), or simply Camille Corot, was a French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching.

Museum

Norton Simon Museum

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