For centuries, Venice has been a popular subject for artists, its waterways and crumbling buildings offering an irresistible palette for shimmering reflections and soft shadows. These facets are lovingly captured by Umberto Zini. The orange sails stand out brightly against the clear blue sky, surrounded by the rustic tones of the Venetian landscape and the Campanille. The colorful painting radiates an atmosphere of tranquility and timeless beauty. Working hard in such an environment seems like a pleasure. 

Signed Zini lower left

Oil on canvas

37,5 x 57 cm (imagesize)

Biography Umberto Zini

Umberto Zini was born in Padua in 1878 and studied under d’Etorre Tito G. Ciardi and Luigi Nono at the Academy of Padua. He was known as both a portrait and a landscape artist. A number of his works may be found in the municipal buildings of Padua and Venice.