Palazzo Contarini Fasan, on the Grand Canal, Venice
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a large, ornate stone building with many windows and balconies. The building is on a canal, with a boat in front of it. The building is very detailed, with many carvings and statues. The boat is small, with a striped cover. There are people standing on the balcony and in the boat. The painting is very realistic, with lots of details. It looks like it was painted a long time ago. You might want to learn more about the artist, Prout, Samuel.