St Giorgio, Venice, Italy

Name: St Giorgio, Venice, Italy | The Swan Gallery
Price: 1500.00 GBP
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Medium: Watercolour

Provenance: Signed

Dated: 1894

Image Dimensions: 17½" x 9" (44.45cm x 22.86cm)

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A highly regarded 19th-century artist and member of the Royal Society of British Artists, Hardy was celebrated for his atmospheric coastal and continental scenes, particularly his views of the Venetian lagoon, shaped by his travels in Italy. This evocative watercolour centres on San Giorgio Maggiore, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, rising elegantly across the lagoon. Hardy frequently returned to Venetian subjects, drawn by the interplay of architecture, water, and light that defined the city’s unique visual character. The composition balances architectural clarity with fluid, atmospheric washes, capturing reflections, movement, and the shimmering quality of Mediterranean light. Boats and open water introduce a sense of scale and activity, while the distant skyline enhances depth and perspective. St Giorgio, Venice, Italy combines precision with atmosphere—an elegant and timeless interpretation of one of the world’s most celebrated cityscapes.