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拍品专文
After studying architecture in Dijon, Ziem worked as a surveyor on the construction of the Marseille canal, before his watercolours attracted the patronage of Ferdinand-Philippe, Duc d'Orléans. In 1842, he visited Italy for the first time and fell in love with Venice. His views of Venice are known to be his most compelling and sought-after compositions. The artist also painted in Constantinople, North Africa and in the forest of Fontainebleau. His many foreign journeys included visits to Russia in 1843-4, the Middle East and North Africa (at least five times between 1847 and 1859) and London in 1849 and 1852. Ziem enjoyed financial success during his lifetime and owned studios in Paris and Martigues in the South of France (now the location of the Musée Ziem).
Festivity is the theme of the present lot. Swathes of colour dress the boat suspended from the rigging. The largesse of the boat is exemplified by the San Marco Campanile which appears to tilt to the right of the canvas, as if making room for the boat itself. Meanwhile glimpses of larger boats to the left and right generate a sense of the size of this festival. Gondolas glide between the regatta of sailing ships, forming a small celebratory flotilla.
The Feast of the Assumption is a one of the oldest festivals in Venice and is still held annually. The tradition dates from 997AD, when the Venetian Empire’s Naval fleet attacked and conquered Slavic pirates who were threatening the Italian coast. During the ceremony, the Doge performs a ritual gesture of launching a gold ring into the Adriatic, symbolising the marriage of Venice with the sea.
We are grateful to The Association Félix Ziem, represented by Mathias Ary Jan and Davis Pluskwa and Gérard Fabre, for confirming the authenticity of this work.
Festivity is the theme of the present lot. Swathes of colour dress the boat suspended from the rigging. The largesse of the boat is exemplified by the San Marco Campanile which appears to tilt to the right of the canvas, as if making room for the boat itself. Meanwhile glimpses of larger boats to the left and right generate a sense of the size of this festival. Gondolas glide between the regatta of sailing ships, forming a small celebratory flotilla.
The Feast of the Assumption is a one of the oldest festivals in Venice and is still held annually. The tradition dates from 997AD, when the Venetian Empire’s Naval fleet attacked and conquered Slavic pirates who were threatening the Italian coast. During the ceremony, the Doge performs a ritual gesture of launching a gold ring into the Adriatic, symbolising the marriage of Venice with the sea.
We are grateful to The Association Félix Ziem, represented by Mathias Ary Jan and Davis Pluskwa and Gérard Fabre, for confirming the authenticity of this work.