Auguste Bouvard/Marc Aldine (French 1882-1956)
Venice
oil on canvas, signed "Marc Aldine" lower left. Marc Aldine was a pseudonym for Bouvard
Size: 7 ½ x 9 ½ in (with frame 15 x 17 in)
J13386
Venice is considered by many the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. A major financial and maritime power as well as a center of commerce from the 13th century to the end of the 17th, it was a wealthy city and renowned for its architecture and artwork. The city is comprised of 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, separated by canals and linked by over 40 bridges.
Auguste Bouvard painted the landscapes of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean coastline under the name of Marc Aldine and Pelletier (his wife’s maiden name). He began painting Venetian scenes with a unique sense of lighting and an eye catching colour palette which became very successful. His compositions are similar to those of Canaletto and Guardi - like these artists Bouvard captures to perfection the romantic atmosphere of Venice but with a warmer and more colourful feeling. Bouvard was honoured by Queen Mary and his work can be found in collections throughout Europe and America. He is followed by a family of artists who also painted in Venice including his son Antoine who painted in a more impressionistic style.
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