Oil on canvas, signed on the back by the master Virgilio Guidi, dated 1958.
It depicts a rarefied and poetic vision of the "St. Mark's Basin" in Venice. The painting stands out for its extraordinary ability to evoke suspended and silent atmospheres, typical of metaphysical painting and the artist's lyrical poetry.
In the foreground, a dark triangle, probably the bow of a gondola or boat, guides the viewer's eye towards the horizon. The curvilinear perspective of the waterfront amplifies the feeling of quiet and contemplation.
The style is recognizable for its soft and nuanced chromatic range, with a predominance of pastel and watery green tones. The simplified and almost abstract forms—such as the trees on the left and the distant silhouettes of buildings and islands on the right—create a sense of immobile and meditative depth.
The work is accompanied by archival documentation at "L'Archivio Storico Artisti Veneti" with No. 6/2026/n.
The work is presented within a period carved wooden frame, with an original patina that enhances its authenticity.
approx. 50x70 cm
75x95 cm including frame
Notes on the artist:
Virgilio Guidi (Rome 1891 – Venice 1984) was one of the most important Italian painters of the 20th century, a protagonist of the Novecento Italiano movement, lyrical realism, and a personal research between figuration and abstraction. His works are present in numerous Italian and international museums.
In his 93 years of life, Virgilio Guidi participated in countless national and international exhibitions in which he obtained many awards. Among the most prestigious, we remember:
Venice Biennale: 1920, 1922, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940 (personal room), 1948, 1954 (personal room), 1964 (personal room)
Rome Quadriennale: 1931, 1935