277 - CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870-1906). VIEW OF THE DOGE’S PALACE AND ST MARK’S SQUARE IN VENICE FRANCE / VENICE, TURN OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY.

CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870-1906). VIEW OF THE DOGE’S PALACE AND ST MARK’S SQUARE IN VENICE FRANCE / VENICE, TURN OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY. A refined painting by the French artist Charles-Clément Calderon (1870-1906), depicting one of the most iconic architectural ensembles of Venice - the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square. The work continues the tradition of European veduta painting, combining academic precision in architectural representation with a subtle sensitivity to light, atmosphere and the unique character of the Venetian lagoon. The composition unfolds as a panoramic view of the Piazzetta San Marco with its two celebrated columns: the column bearing the winged Lion of Saint Mark, the symbol of the Venetian Republic, and the column of Saint Theodore. In the background, the majestic façade of the Doge’s Palace rises prominently, rendered with careful attention to the architectural details of Venetian Gothic. A gondola with passengers dressed in vivid colours animates the foreground, bringing movement and a sense of everyday Venetian life to the scene. The free painterly technique, delicate transitions of light and reflections on the water surface reveal the influence of late 19th-century plein-air painting, while preserving a realistic foundation and classical compositional harmony. Marks: Artist’s signature “C. Calderon” lower right; reverse bearing the stamp “VENISE - C.C. CALDERON (S.M.)”. Dimensions: 24 × 35 cm. Medium: Oil on mahogany panel. Frame dimensions: 45 × 57 cm. Condition: Good collectible condition, with a light natural age-related patina. The original gilt frame shows minor signs of age consistent with the period of creation. Provenance: Private European collection. Width: 60cm, Height: 50cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 3.5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Oil on wooden panel, ID: ID-ANTQ-15594