Impressionist Venetian Canal Oil Painting

This item is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a classic Venetian canal scene, showcased in a decorative gilt wood frame. The composition features a central waterway flanked by tall, multi-story buildings in warm ochre, sienna, and terracotta tones. A small arched bridge spans the canal in the mid-ground, with several gondolas moored alongside the buildings and distinctive blue-and-white and red-and-white striped mooring poles (pali di casada) positioned in the foreground. The piece is executed in an impressionist style using a heavy impasto technique, where thick layers of paint are applied with both brushes and palette knives to create a palpable texture and catch the light. The sky is a muted blue with soft, scumbled white clouds, reflecting the atmospheric light of Italy. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, though the signature is stylized and requires further cataloging for attribution. The condition appears sound with no visible craquelure or paint loss, though the varnish may have aged slightly. The frame is a substantial gold-toned composite with ornate beaded and leaf-patterned molding, showing minor surface dust and character-appropriate patina. This piece likely dates from the late 20th century to modern day, serving as a decorative Fine Art piece inspired by European grand tour traditions.