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Praça de São Marcos em Veneza, by Félix Ziem, unspecified, 1860

Praça de São Marcos em Veneza

Félix Ziem

1860

unspecified

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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Overview

Praça de São Marcos em Veneza is a 1860 unspecified by Félix Ziem, a Barbizon school work, depicting Piazza San Marco, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Who painted this?
Félix Ziem
When & what style?
1860 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large, ornate building with a tall tower on the right. The building has many arches and domes, and is decorated with flags and other details. In front of the building, people are gathered, and there are pigeons on the ground. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Félix Ziem.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix Ziem
Artist

Félix Ziem

Félix Ziem (26 February 1821 – 10 November 1911) was a French painter in the style of the Barbizon School, who also produced some Orientalist works.

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