Pair of Venetian Views
Antoine Bouvard
St. Jean-de-Bournay (1870 -1956)
signed Marc Aldine
(1) "The Grand Canal"
Oil on canvas
Original carved and gilded frames
Canvas cm. 65 x 52
Frame 85 x 72
Excellent condition
Splendid and rare pair of magnificent Venetian views. These are two autographed canvases by the celebrated French veduta painter Marc Aldine, considered among the most talented illustrators of the Lagoon City in the early 20th century. The two works depict a spectacular image of the Grand Canal and a fascinating scene featuring the silhouette of the Chiesa della Salute, captured in the distance from a pier.
The author expresses his extraordinary pictorial abilities in an unparalleled manner with a magical effect of light and shadow and with an incredible explosion of colors. The infinite chromatic range creates a fantastic, almost surreal atmosphere, which lends itself well to defining the exceptional characteristics that distinguish Venice and its uniqueness.
The pair of paintings, which are a rarity for the French master's production, fit together perfectly and are complete with their beautiful original frames, which further enhance the enjoyment of the images with an excellent wall effect.
The canvases are intact and in excellent condition without the slightest touch-up.
Antoine Bouvard, also known by the pseudonym of Marc Aldine, was born in St. Jean-de-Bournay in L'Isère in 1870. He trained as an architect and studied art and architecture under Constant-Dufeus at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He became director of architectural services for the Seine and was responsible for the construction of the Bourse du Travail and the Boulevard Morland in Paris.
His paintings show the artistic influence of Felix Ziem, reflecting his love for Venice with the very personal and extraordinary use of color, capturing in his paintings the warmth and beauty that the city radiated in his soul.
Celebrated painter of Venetian subjects, he worked in the first part of the 20th century, becoming one of the most acclaimed veduta painters of that period. Bouvard's works are broad and painted with confidence, capturing all the atmosphere and charm of the city considered the most fascinating in the world.
He exhibited his works throughout France and Italy, as well as in many European galleries during his lifetime, but his popularity has continued to this day.
Bouvard signed his paintings both with his own name and with the pseudonym of Marc Aldine.
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