Bidspirit auction | VINCENT STIEPEVICH VENETIAN CANAL WATERCOLOR

VINCENT STIEPEVICH VENETIAN CANAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING - Original watercolor on paper by Vincent G. Stiepevich (1841-1910), a listed Russian-born portrait and genre painter who later resided in New York City. The vibrant genre scene depicts a romanticized Venetian canal encounter, featuring a gondolier in a red cap speaking with a young woman standing on waterside brick steps. The work is distinctly signed ”V. Stiepevich.” in the lower left corner and is presented in a matted gilt frame under glass. A printed biographical label on the reverse details the artist's exhibition history at prominent institutions such as the National Academy of Design and the Art Institute of Chicago. antique watercolor painting, Venetian canal art, 19th century genre scene, gondolier artwork, listed American artist, European landscape, romantic illustration, historic gallery label, framed maritime art Dimensions 21 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. Image, 33 3/4 × 22 in. Frame. All measurements are approximate. Condition The watercolor painting appears in excellent antique condition with strong colors and no visible foxing or tears, housed under glass in a well-preserved gilt wood frame with minor edge wear.