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Longboat and gondola

Longboat 2 and gondola 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

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1. Title: "A Venetian Serenade: Longboat and Gondola on the Grand Canal" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1792, captures the essence of Venetian water transportation. The image features a longboat and a gondola, both skillfully rendered with intricate detail and vibrant colors. Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr, the talented artist behind this illustration, masterfully portrays the longboat, a larger, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods and people over long distances on the Grand Canal. The longboat's oarsmen, dressed in traditional Venetian attire, are depicted with determined expressions as they row in unison, propelling the boat forward. In contrast, the gondola, a quintessential symbol of Venice, glides gracefully alongside the longboat. Its distinctive shape, with a narrow, pointed bow and a high, curved stern, is accentuated by the elegant, striped awning that shields the passengers from the sun. The gondolier, dressed in the iconic red and white striped shirt and black trousers, steers the gondola with a long oar, leaving a gentle wake behind. This illustration is a testament to the rich history and natural beauty of Venice, and serves as an educational tool that transports us back in time. The Picture Book for Children, with its meticulously crafted images, was an essential part of 18th-century European education, providing children with a visual understanding of the world around them. The hand-colored copperplate engraving process, a popular method for producing high-quality illustrations during this period, adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the image, making it a true masterpiece. This enchanting scene of a longboat and gondola on the Grand Canal is a must-see for anyone with an appreciation for history, art, and the natural world.

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