Venise, La Piazetta

Venise, La Piazzetta seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni is a c. 1835-1845 painting of Venice by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The painting is at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, but as at 2019 not on display.

Venise, La Piazetta seen from the Riva degli Schiavoni
ArtistJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Yearc. 1835-1845
Mediumoil on canvas
LocationNorton Simon Museum, Pasadena

The painting depicts the Piazzetta (an extension of the Piazza San Marco) from the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. In the centre is a column carrying the Lion of Venice, a sculpture of a winged lion.


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