Venice Canal Oil Painting Angelo Gatto 1922-2018 Italian Post-Impressionist Art Signed Bridge Gondola Gold Black Lacquer Frame Fine Art

Excellent vintage condition. The oil on board is well-preserved with thick, vibrant impasto brushwork. The original 1960s/70s "cassette" frame (black lacquer with gold leaf trim and beaded detailing) shows minor age-related wear, adding to its authentic character. Ready to hang.

Description:
Experience the timeless atmosphere of Venice through the eyes of renowned Italian master Angelo Gatto (1922-2018). This exquisite oil painting on board captures a quintessential Venetian "calle" with its historic buildings reflecting into the serene canal waters and a classic stone bridge arching in the distance.

Gatto's style is a masterful blend of Post-Impressionism and the Italian "Macchiaioli" tradition, using bold, textured brushstrokes to define light and shadow rather than rigid lines. The color palette of ochre, terracotta, and cerulean blue perfectly evokes the unique light of the Venetian lagoon.

The painting is housed in its stunning original gallery frame: a deep "cassette" profile in matte black lacquer, featuring a hand-tooled beaded border and a gilded wood inner slip.

About the Artist:
Angelo Gatto was a prestigious figure in 20th-century Italian art. A student of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, he is celebrated not only for his atmospheric landscapes but also for his monumental sacred art, including the famous mosaics in the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua.

Artist: Angelo Gatto (Signed bottom right)

Medium: Oil on board

Period: Circa 1960s-1970s

Origin: Venice, Italy

Dimensions: Frame size: approx. 20" x 16" (50 x 40 cm

Professional Shipping from Italy:
We provide worldwide museum-quality packing. The artwork will be secured with high-density foam corners, multiple layers of bubble wrap, and a heavy-duty rigid cardboard box to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Fully tracked and insured shipping.