Oil painting on canvas A. Mariani Venice 1950

Oil or acrylic painting on canvas or panel depicting a classic view of Venice, more specifically a perspective from the Riva degli Schiavoni quay with iconic buildings like the Santa Maria della Salute church in the background. The work is signed A. Mariani, a signature found on many post-impressionist works produced in the mid-20th century, sometimes attributed as a pseudonym to certain Italian painters (such as Giovanni Riva, 1890-1973) or used for commercially and decoratively styled paintings intended for tourists and galleries of the time. Approximate dimensions 30x40cm.