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Early 20th Century Oil Painting of the Venetian Lagoon
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Early 20th Century Oil Painting of the Venetian Lagoon

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century oil painting of the venetian lagoon by Vincent Manago (1880 – 1936) having original gilt frame this oil on canvas painting depicting various boats on the venetian lagoon, signed V.Manago. Circa 1910.

43” x 32”

110cms x 81cms

Vincent Manago was born in Toulon in France in 1880. He migrated to North Africa and then to France and painted landscape views and street scenes.

Vincent Manago was a very popular painter in Marseille between 1900 and 1913, where his work was shown at the Foire internationale de Marseille and at the Exposition Coloniale des Paysages d'Afrique et de Provence. He specialised in landscape, marine and genre paintings of the Mediterranean coast (Port de Martiques, La Rochelle, Venice) and in Orientalist painting. The latter showed the influence of his stay in Tunisia and Algeria on his art. He used vivid colors in his paintings. As would other Orientalist artists, he also used scenes depicted on postcards as inspiration for his paintings. Manago also worked as a decorator of several private residences in Tunis and Alger. Vincent Manago lived in Paris until his death on 30 June 1936.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Venetian Lagoon Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1224249
Dealers Internal Reference
2506
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Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

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Early 20th Century oil painting of the venetian lagoon by Vincent Manago (1880 – 1936) having original gilt frame this oil on canvas painting depicting various boats on the venetian lagoon, signed V.Manago. Circa 1910.
fig 1. An early 20th-century oil painting depicting gondolas and ships on the Venetian lagoon, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Oil Painting of the Venetian Lagoon

43” x 32”

110cms x 81cms

Vincent Manago was born in Toulon in France in 1880. He migrated to North Africa and then to France and painted landscape views and street scenes.

Vincent Manago was a very popular painter in Marseille between 1900 and 1913, where his work was shown at the Foire internationale de Marseille and at the Exposition Coloniale des Paysages d'Afrique et de Provence.

He specialised in landscape, marine and genre paintings of the Mediterranean coast (Port de Martiques, La Rochelle, Venice) and in Orientalist painting.
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The latter showed the influence of his stay in Tunisia and Algeria on his art. He used vivid colors in his paintings. As would other Orientalist artists, he also used scenes depicted on postcards as inspiration for his paintings. Manago also worked as a decorator of several private residences in Tunis and Alger. Vincent Manago lived in Paris until his death on 30 June 1936.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Venetian Lagoon Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224249
Dealers Internal Ref
2506
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Archive I An early 20th-century oil painting depicting gondolas and ships on the Venetian lagoon, set within an ornate gilded frame.

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An early 20th-century oil painting depicting gondolas and ships on the Venetian lagoon, set within an ornate gilded frame.
Early 20th Century oil painting of the Venetian lagoon
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An early 20th-century oil painting depicting gondolas and ships on the Venetian lagoon, set within an ornate gilded frame.
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Early 20th-century Venetian seascape paintings typically capture the unique light, architecture, and maritime activity of the Venetian lagoon. Artists often employed impressionistic brushwork to render the soft atmosphere, reflective water, and iconic landmarks like St Marks Campanile.

These artworks were typically painted using oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were frequently constructed from carved wood with applied gesso moulding and finished with gold leaf gilding or bronzing powder.

Authentic pieces generally show natural age indicators such as subtle craquelure across the paint layer, gentle discolouration of the varnish, and oxidisation on the frame backing. Signature styles, canvas weaving techniques, and period hanging hardware also help confirm age.

A Venetian oil painting works exceptionally well as a focal piece above a fireplace or console table. Pairing the warm tones of an ornate gilded frame with contemporary neutral walls creates an elegant contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust the canvas lightly with a soft, dry brush, and avoid applying water or chemical cleaners directly to the oil paint or delicate gilt frame.
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