Lot Essay
This watercolour is taken from a Venetian sketchbook series depicting the Dogana from the Lagoon. (see A. West, loc. cit.).
S. Giorgio and the Zitelli
Details
John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
S. Giorgio and the Zitelli
signed 'John Piper' (lower right), dated and inscribed '1959 S. Giorgio & Zitelli' (lower left)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour
7 x 13 in. (17.8 x 33 cm.)
S. Giorgio and the Zitelli
signed 'John Piper' (lower right), dated and inscribed '1959 S. Giorgio & Zitelli' (lower left)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour
7 x 13 in. (17.8 x 33 cm.)
Provenance
Lady Dashwood, thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
A. West, John Piper, London, 1979, p.64, pl.168b.
Exhibited
London, Arthur Jeffress Gallery, Paintings and Watercolours of Venice by John Piper, 1960, no.17.