Canal of the Giudecca, Venice
| Canal of the Giudecca, Venice | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Edward William Cooke |
| Year | 1867 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, landscape painting |
| Dimensions | 90.2 cm × 139.7 cm (35.5 in × 55.0 in) |
| Location | Tate Britain, London |
Canal of the Giudecca, Venice is an oil on canvas landscape painting by the English artist Edward William Cooke, from 1867.[1] It depicts a view of the Giudecca Canal in Venice, including the Gesuati and Il Redentore churches.[2] Strongly influenced by Clarkson Stanfield, Cooke was noted for his seascapes and produced a number of views of Venice.
The painting was displayed at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1867 held at the National Gallery in London.[3] Today it is part of the collection of the Tate Britain, having been bequeathed by Henry Spencer Ashbee in 1900.[4][5]
References
- ^ Small & Buron p.172
- ^ Munday p.355
- ^ Chronicle250
- ^ Art UK
- ^ Tate galleries
Bibliography
- Munday, John. Edward William Cooke: A Man of His Time. Antique Collectors' Club, 1996.
- Small, Lisa & Buron, Melissa E.. Monet and Venice. Rizzoli International Publications, 2025.