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View of Venice: The Piazzetta Seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni

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Venise, La Piazetta seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni
ArtistJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Yearc. 1835-1845
Mediumoil on canvas
LocationNorton Simon Museum, Pasadena

Venise, La Piazzetta seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni is a c. 1835-1845 painting of Venice by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The painting is at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, but as at 2019 not on display.

The painting depicts the Piazzetta (an extension of the Piazza San Marco) from the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. In the centre is a column carrying the Lion of Venice, a sculpture of a winged lion.


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