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The Dogano San Giorgio, Citella, from the Steps of the Europa, (Turners
favoured hotel) 1842, 24 x 36, Tate Gallery
| We presume, from the position in which we see the Dogana, that the
view is supposed to be taken from the Grand Canal, looking across the
Giudecca to the Island of S. Giorgio Maggiore with its church: but, if
so, we do not understand how the Campanile has got into the position
assigned to it. But the topography of Venice is difficult; and looking
at two or three of Turner’s pictures of this his favourite city, it
becomes more puzzling than ever, for not only does he alter the size and
shape of buildings to suit the convenience of his composition, but
he roots them up from one place and plants them in another. But there is
one advantage of Turner Venice or Venices not enjoyed by the real city,
and that is that it is unvaryingly beautiful from whatever point of view
he chooses to paint it - a rule to which this charming picture is no
exception. The wide expanse of the water at the of the different canals
is finely broken up with boats, and it would be a pity to pass by this
engraving without noting the pretty little dogs introduced on steps on
the right in the foreground. |
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