Gondole Collection

Venetian gondolier, after Vittorio Carpaccio, 1506 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686510 Venetian gondolier, after Vittorio Carpaccio, 1506 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

The Lord Mayor of London's parade float on the Thames passing St. Paul's Cathedral, 18th century
FLO4576867 The Lord Mayor of London's parade float on the Thames passing St. Paul's Cathedral, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Yacht 1, longboat 2 and Venetian gondola 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea
FLO4577414 Yacht 1, longboat 2 and Venetian gondola 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Italy, Veneto, Venice. Gondolas at dawn with San Giorgio Maggiore church on the background

Sestiere San Marco, Venice, Venice province, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Palazzo Dario, 1908 (oil on canvas)
NGW184234 Palazzo Dario, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 92.3x73.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: By Claude Monet); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

servizio gondole
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

The castle of Chenonceau, August 1891 (oil on canvas)
7312305 The castle of Chenonceau, August 1891 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Venice, the Grand Canal, September 1892 (oil on canvas)
7312318 Venice, the Grand Canal, September 1892 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Venetians of the 16th century in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4096248 Venetians of the 16th century in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gondole; Gondola; Gondel (engraving)
7196180 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gondole; Gondola; Gondel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gondole; Gondola; Gondel)

Venitians wearing the bauta mask, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto
FLO4616820 Venitians wearing the bauta mask, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto (1697-1768)

View of part of the Ducal Palace and Piazzetta of Venice Painting by Theodore Turpin de
JLJ4576362 View of part of the Ducal Palace and Piazzetta of Venice Painting by Theodore Turpin de Crisse (1782-1859) 1829 Sun

View of the Church of San Marcuolo (b / w photo)
MES408674 View of the Church of San Marcuolo (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; (add.info.: built 1728-36 by Giorgio Massari; facade was never completed;)

La Tour Eiffel se gondole (b / w photo)
667735 La Tour Eiffel se gondole (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tour Eiffel se gondole)

Les derniers jours de Francois Ier (colour litho)
3095683 Les derniers jours de Francois Ier (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les derniers jours de Francois Ier)

View of Palazzo Labia and the church of San Geremia (b / w photo)
MES408659 View of Palazzo Labia and the church of San Geremia (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; (add.info.: built c.1690; ); eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

View of the Canale San Barnaba with the belltower of San Barnaba Church (b / w photo)
MES408650 View of the Canale San Barnaba with the belltower of San Barnaba Church (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

Venitian gondolier, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto (1697-1768)
FLO4616848 Venitian gondolier, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto (1697-1768)

View of a canal (b / w photo)
MES408663 View of a canal (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

MS W. 477 fol. 13 Scene from Kippells Costume Book, c. 1558 (w / c on paper)
WLT219412 MS W.477 fol.13 Scene from Kippells Costume Book, c.1558 (w/c on paper) by Kippell, Niclauss (16th Century); 14.5x9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The terrace of the Fontego dei Tedeschi, in the San Marco district overlooking the Grand Canal, near the Rialto Bridge, the most important shopping center in Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Poster for la Compagnie de l Est : Venise. D Alesi, F. Hugo (1849-1906), Artist. Gondola in Venice. Poster for the Railway Company L Est, France, ca 1890

The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR418308 The Rialto in Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 70x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Le Rialto a Venise; ); Italian

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"Gondole: The Timeless Charm of Venice's Iconic Boats" Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of Venice, located in the Veneto region of Italy. As you stroll along the picturesque canals of this romantic city, you cannot miss the iconic gondolas gracefully gliding through the waterways. At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Grand Canal, a breathtaking sight awaits. Against the backdrop of San Giorgio Maggiore church, these traditional black boats create an exquisite scene straight out of a painting. In fact, one such masterpiece is "The Grand Canal in Venice, " an oil on canvas artwork from 1875 that captures this very essence. Venturing into Sestiere San Marco, within Venice province itself, you will find yourself transported to another era. Here lies a rich history intertwined with art and culture. It was during this period that Venetians donned their elaborate costumes depicted in Jules Ferrario's "The Old and Modern Costume" collection from 1819-1820. Le Vocabulaire Illustre further enlightens us about gondolas through engravings showcasing their intricate design and craftsmanship. These elegant vessels have been an integral part of Venetian life for centuries - serving both as transportation and symbols of prestige. Stepping back even further into history reveals glimpses into 18th-century Venetian society when bauta masks were worn by locals during festivities. Giovanni Antonio Canal's paintings inspired lithography by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard beautifully capture these masked figures immersed in revelry. As we explore more artistic representations capturing different facets of Venice’s allure, Theodore Turpin de presents his view depicting part of Ducal Palace and Piazzetta – a testament to architectural grandeur against serene waterscapes. But it is not just famous landmarks that make up Venice's charm; every corner holds its own magic.