This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the The Grand Canal in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and signed lower right and verso, 'A Pollentine, circa 1870 in date. This beautiful landscape captures a striking view of the Grand Canal, it features a busy canal scene with gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of Santa Maria della Salute complete the painting. Housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame. Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 69 x Width 59 x Depth 7 - Frame Height 44 x Width 34 - Canvas This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution