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St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J De Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)
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St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J De Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)

19th century
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A most interesting detail in one of the world’s most beautiful squares, the entrance to the Ducal Palace in St Mark’s Square.

James de Caynoth Ballardie was born in 1878 and attended RA from 1901 to 1904. He was an Impressionist and Modern Artist.

The Ducal Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace included government offices, a jail, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the elected authority of the former Republic of Venice.

St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is the grand, historic heart of Venice. Dubbed "Europe's most elegant drawing room" by Napoleon, it serves as the central hub for major landmarks including the spectacular St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Campanile bell tower.

There is a pair to this depicting The Old Bargello, Florence – Reference number #SA1222666

Size to include frame (all approximate) W 44cm H 55cm (image only W 25cm H 35cm)

*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

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Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Venetian Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1222672
Description
A most interesting detail in one of the world’s most beautiful squares, the entrance to the Ducal Palace in St Mark’s Square.

James de Caynoth Ballardie was born in 1878 and attended RA from 1901 to 1904. He was an Impressionist and Modern Artist.

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The Ducal Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy.
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The palace included government offices, a jail, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the elected authority of the former Republic of Venice.

fig 1. A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J De Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)

St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is the grand, historic heart of Venice. Dubbed "Europe's most elegant drawing room" by Napoleon, it serves as the central hub for major landmarks including the spectacular St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Campanile bell tower.

fig 2. A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 2. St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J De Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)

There is a pair to this depicting The Old Bargello, Florence – Reference number #SA1222666

Size to include frame (all approximate) W 44cm H 55cm (image only W 25cm H 35cm)

Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Venetian Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J De Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)

Archive II A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame. View V
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A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame.
St Marks Square, Venice, Watercolour by J de Caynoth Ballardie (B 1878)
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A framed watercolour painting portraying the detailed architectural facade of St Marks Square in Venice with flying pigeons, encased in an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWatercolour Paper, Pigment, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourTerracotta and Gold
  • MotifsGothic tracery, Patterned brickwork, Gilt moulding

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Venetian architectural watercolours gained immense popularity during the 18th to early 20th centuries as European Grand Tour travellers sought detailed topographical views of iconic Italian monuments, including St Marks Square and the Doges Palace.

Artists typically utilized natural gum arabic binding media mixed with ground mineral pigments, applied to heavy cotton or linen rag paper to ensure durability and prevent buckling under moisture.

Authentic period pieces often feature graphite underdrawings, subtle age-related foxing or toning on paper edges, contemporary framers labels on the backing board, and period-correct gilding techniques on the frame.

Hang the artwork above a sideboard or console table alongside structured contemporary lighting, or include it within a curated gallery wall to balance traditional subject matter with modern furnishings.

Keep the watercolour framed behind UV-filtering glass, mount it using acid-free matting, and display it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation.
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