Painting of the Week - Germain Fabius Brest
Gondolas in a Venetian Canal
This fabulous vibrant French Victorian Venetian landscape oil painting is by noted artist Germain Fabius Brest. It was painted circa 1865 when Brest was painting classical Venetian scenes where great architecture is populated with vibrant figures. In this painting we have gondolas, bridges, people going about life, wonderful architecture and perspective, the play of light and shadows and all with great colouring beneath a vivid blue sky. This painting is a fantastic example of Brest's work and stands out amongst Victorian Venetian landscapes generally.
Signed lower right.
Provenance Christie's London.
Click below for link to painting
https://www.richardtaylorfineart.com/artist/brest/gondolas-in-a-venetian-canal