Impressionist Oil Painting of a Venice Canal

This is a contemporary oil painting on canvas executed in a vibrant Impressionist style, depicting a scenic Venetian cityscape. The composition features a classic arched footbridge spanning a narrow canal, with a lone gondolier navigating a traditional gondola in the foreground. The architectural elements include tall, narrow buildings in shades of ochre, sienna, and terracotta, adorned with green foliage and hanging plants. A prominent clock tower or campanile dominates the background under a pale, cloudy sky. The artist's technique utilizes heavy impasto and visible, energetic brushstrokes to create texture and light effects, particularly in the reflective water and the sun-drenched facades. The color palette is rich and warm, contrasting deep blues and greens in the canal with the golden tones of the architecture. While the artist's signature is not clearly visible in this frame, the work reflects modern commercial fine art production, likely from the late 20th to early 21st century. The canvas appears to be in good condition with no visible cracking, fading, or mechanical damage, though some slight surface dust may be present. The quality of the draftsmanship is decorative, emphasizing atmosphere and color over precise architectural accuracy.