Lovo Canal at S. Salvatore 1890 - 1891

Editor: This photograph, titled "Lovo Canal at S. Salvatore" published by Ferdinando Ongania, captures a Venetian canal. The texture of the aged brickwork really stands out. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: Notice how the photographer emphasizes the density of the built environment. The image isn't just about aesthetics; it's about the materiality of Venice itself—the stone, the water, the very means of navigating this unique urban landscape. The gondolas aren't merely picturesque; they're tools, shaped by necessity and the demands of the canal system. Editor: That's a different way of looking at it. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. Thinking about the physical reality of art and its making always reveals something new.