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Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs
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Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs

1900 - 1920
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*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £18.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

A beautifully painted study that highlights the Bridge of Sighs with a gondolier passing beneath.

Signed lower right, presented within its original glazed off white wood frame which bears small losses.

A lovely painting for admirers of this wonderful city.

Size to include frame: H50cm 20” L40cm 16” Image only: H35cm 13.8” L24.5cm 9.65”

Worldwide shipping available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Zilla was born in Venice, where he attended a technical school and at the same time began to approach painting by frequenting the studio of Giacomo Favretto, a family friend. After obtaining his secondary school leaving certificate in 1882, he decided to learn the rudiments of art under the guidance of Egisto Lancerotto. In 1884 he left to do his military service in Naples and Sicily, subsequently he returned to Venice and then moved with his family to the Abruzzo for several years, where he worked as a teacher. However, he continued his artistic research and in 1898 he started out on a journey through Europe, developing close contacts above all with the French landscapists. He took part in the Esposizioni Internazionali d’Arte di Venezia from the first edition in 1895 onwards (with a one-man show in 1914), making a name for himself with his lagoonscapes characterised by their decorative style not devoid of French influences. He experimented with watercolour and varnished tempera, which enabled him to obtain bright pure colours. He also participated in international exhibitions including the one in Munich in 1893 and the one in Buenos Aires in 1910. After the Caporetto defeat during World War I, he fled to Milan where he was to live in the years to follow. He organized two one-man shows at the Galleria Pesaro, in 1918 and 1920. He died in Milan.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Antique Venetian Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1146083
Description
*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £18.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

A beautifully painted study that highlights the Bridge of Sighs with a gondolier passing beneath.

“
Signed lower right, presented within its original glazed off white wood frame which bears small losses.
Roger Bradbury Antiques
fig 1. A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.
fig 1. Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs

A lovely painting for admirers of this wonderful city.

Size to include frame: H50cm 20” L40cm 16” Image only: H35cm 13.8” L24.5cm 9.65”

Worldwide shipping available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

fig 2. A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.
fig 2. Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs

Zilla was born in Venice, where he attended a technical school and at the same time began to approach painting by frequenting the studio of Giacomo Favretto, a family friend. After obtaining his secondary school leaving certificate in 1882, he decided to learn the rudiments of art under the guidance of Egisto Lancerotto. In 1884 he left to do his military service in Naples and Sicily, subsequently he returned to Venice and then moved with his family to the Abruzzo for several years, where he worked as a teacher. However, he continued his artistic research and in 1898 he started out on a journey through Europe, developing close contacts above all with the French landscapists. He took part in the Esposizioni Internazionali d’Arte di Venezia from the first edition in 1895 onwards (with a one-man show in 1914), making a name for himself with his lagoonscapes characterised by their decorative style not devoid of French influences. He experimented with watercolour and varnished tempera, which enabled him to obtain bright pure colours. He also participated in international exhibitions including the one in Munich in 1893 and the one in Buenos Aires in 1910. After the Caporetto defeat during World War I, he fled to Milan where he was to live in the years to follow. He organized two one-man shows at the Galleria Pesaro, in 1918 and 1920. He died in Milan.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Antique Venetian Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146083
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A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.

Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white. View III
Archive IV A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white. View IV
Archive V A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white. View V
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A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.
Vittore Zanetti Zilla Antique Watercolour Gondolier Passing Beneath the Bridge of Sighs
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A watercolour painting depicting a gondolier navigating a narrow canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, rendered in shades of blue, grey, and white.
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Late 19th-century Italian watercolour cityscapes often feature precise architectural rendering combined with fluid, atmospheric washes of pigment. Artists of this era frequently depicted iconic urban views, particularly in Venice, focusing on light reflections upon water and classical stone structures.

Artists typically used finely ground water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic, applied directly onto heavy cotton or linen rag paper. These works relied on the natural white tone of the paper surface to highlight bright areas rather than using opaque white paint.

Authentic period watercolours feature age-appropriate natural toning of the paper, distinct brushstrokes without dot-matrix printing patterns, and legitimate artist signatures. Inspection under magnification reveals layered paint washes rather than mechanical reproduction tones.

Pair the artwork with a simple, modern dark oak or gilded frame to bridge historical and contemporary aesthetics. Hanging the painting above a sideboard or within a gallery wall adds depth and historical interest to modern residential spaces.

To preserve watercolour works on paper, frame them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mount boards to prevent fading and discoloration. Maintain stable relative humidity and avoid hanging the artwork in direct sunlight or damp areas.
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