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A Gondola, by Luca Carlevarijs, oil, 1705

A Gondola

Luca Carlevarijs

1705

oil

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Gondola is a 1705 oil by Luca Carlevarijs, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Luca Carlevarijs
When & what style?
1705 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a gondola, a traditional Venetian boat. It's depicted in a side view, with its long, curved shape prominent. The gondola is dark, and its details are not very clear. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps the gondola stand out. There are no other objects or people in the painting, so the focus is entirely on the boat. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist Luca Carlevarijs.

About the artist

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