Impressionist Oil Painting of a Venice Canal

This is a vertical rectangular oil painting on canvas depicting a scenic Venetian canal. The artwork is executed in an Impressionist style, characterized by visible, textured brushstrokes and a focus on the play of light and reflection on the water's surface. The composition features tall, narrow Mediterranean-style buildings in warm terracotta, cream, and ochre hues lining the canal. A notable detail includes laundry hanging from a balcony on the left side, adding a sense of everyday life. Small gondolas and rowboats are moored along the stone quays, their dark silhouettes reflecting deeply into the shimmering water. The sky is rendered in soft blues and whites with expressive, swirling clouds. The piece is signed in the lower left corner with a stylized signature that appears to read 'Antonio.' The painting is housed in a decorative, gilded wooden frame with a beaded or 'pearl' interior border and an ornate outer edge. The condition appears sound, with minor age-appropriate surface dust and slight wear to the gilt on the frame corners. Based on the style and framing, the piece likely dates from the late 20th century.