01 Paintings of the Canals of Venice by the artists of their time, with foot notes. #29

Paul Augustin Aïzpiri, 1919-2016

LA SALUTE AU LOIN DU QUAI DE SCHIAVONE, VENISE

Oil on canvas

25 3/4 by 36 1/4 in., 65.5 by 92 cm

Private Collection

The Riva degli Schiavoni (Shore of the Slaves) is the most beautiful among the localities of Venice ; it is the most delightful esplanade that can be imagined, thanks to the incomparable panorama that unfolds before it, to the vast expanse of its Lagoon furrowed with innumerable boats of all kinds, graciously adorned with its surrounding islands, thanks to the majesty of the palaces along the banks of the Grand Canal and thanks to the superb perspective of the Lido. Its name is due to the custom of landing merchant slave ships. More on The Riva degli Schiavoni 

Paul Augustin Aizpiri (14 May 1919 – 22 January 2016) was a French artist. Aizpiris art is largely influenced by expressionist and Cubist elements. The motives have often been vases and clown portraits , but he also has taken motifs from the more typical French, among other Mediterranean cities. His artwork is often characterized by a distinctive use of color, which makes his pictures easily recognizable. Aïzpiri is particularly highly valued in Japan, where he has his own museum. More Aizpiri

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