Canal Transport Collection

San Samuele, Venice (w / c)
7076663 San Samuele, Venice (w/c) by Campo, Federico del (1878-1912); 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Campo, Federico del (1878-1912))

Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving)
7262290 Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving) by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 8.8x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Captions Santa Maria della Salute

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)
7261030 The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)
7261029 Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, Bernardo Belotto (1720-80); 61.2x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas)
7088841 Ship Shepherdess passing Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse as she arrives in the Mersey (oil on canvas) by McMinn, Williams Kimmins (1818-98); Private Collection

Figures by a River (oil on canvas)
7074530 Figures by a River (oil on canvas) by Mesgrigny, Frank de (1836-84); 35.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection

Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, USA
7243399 Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, USA. by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river)

Saturnia
7227370 Saturnia by Flumiani, Ugo (1876-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Ugo Flumiani -- Saturnia); Photo © Mauro Ranzani

Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas)
6431757 Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Hermanus (1815-82); 37x57 cm; Private Collection

The Thames Embankment, London (oil on panel)
7064836 The Thames Embankment, London (oil on panel) by Sala, Paolo (1859-1924); 20.3x30.5 cm; Private Collection

Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas)
6431699 Shipping of Antwerp (oil on canvas) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); Private Collection

The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel)
7076531 The Bridge of Sighs (oil on panel) by Brandeis, Antonietta (1849-1920); 21.5x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Antonio Contino, and it was built in 1600.)

A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel)
7064883 A View of Rochester with Shipping (oil on panel) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 30.4x55.8 cm; Private Collection

View of Amsterdam, 1874 (oil on canvas)
FIA5391862 View of Amsterdam, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 50.3x68.5 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Tiber, Rome, looking towards the Castel Sant Angelo, with Saint Peters Basilica beyond (oil on canvas)
5984010 The Tiber, Rome, looking towards the Castel Sant Angelo, with Saint Peters Basilica beyond (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 127.1x171.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joli)

A Frigate, A Paddlesteamer and Dutch Smallcraft in the Downs (oil)
7064884 A Frigate, A Paddlesteamer and Dutch Smallcraft in the Downs (oil) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection

On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas)
6448761 On The Way Home, The Bay of Naples, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 64x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926))

Venice Seen from the Lido (oil)
7088625 Venice Seen from the Lido (oil) by Nerly, Friedrich (1807-78); 73x129 cm; Private Collection

The Thames at Woolwich, 1859 (oil on canvas)
147368 The Thames at Woolwich, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 50.8x81.2 cm; Private Collection

Shipping Locomotives (colour litho)
7180326 Shipping Locomotives (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Locomotives)

Dutch Merchant Ships and a Coastal Trader in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas)
7076543 Dutch Merchant Ships and a Coastal Trader in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A View of Bouvignes on the Meuse, 1860 (oil on canvas)
6452816 A View of Bouvignes on the Meuse, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Stanfield, George Clarkson (1828-78); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East
6867074 The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 53A--62 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7085198 The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 65.5x92.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7074507 The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 99x74.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas)
7076617 A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel)
7085266 A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel) by Ruysdael, Jacob Salomonsz. (1630-81); 54x85 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w / c)
6201726 Town of Lucerne, on the lake of Quatre Cantons, 1838 (w/c) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 27x35 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View on the River Inn near Swartz, Tyrol, 1849 (oil on canvas)
7088867 View on the River Inn near Swartz, Tyrol, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, William (1804-53); 46.3x74.9 cm; Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Entrance to the Canareggio, Venice (oil on canvas)
7085227 The Entrance to the Canareggio, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louisa Hove To waiting for a Pilot off Whitby, 1872 (oil on canvas)
7064096 Louisa Hove To waiting for a Pilot off Whitby, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Scott, John (1802-82); 68.5x106.6 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Coastal Scene with Drovers (oil on panel)
7088919 Coastal Scene with Drovers (oil on panel) by Schoevaerdts, Mathys (c.1665-p.1694); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on wood)
7088890 Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on wood) by Reyna Manescau, Antonia Maria de (1859-1937); 20x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Gondolas on the Grand Canal, the Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute beyond
7088869 Gondolas on the Grand Canal, the Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute beyond, Venice (oil on canvas) by Santoro, Rubens (1859-1942); 26x45.1 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants
7088864 A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants, 1689 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 34.3x39 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

The Grand Canal looking East from the Campo San Vio towards the Bacino (oil on board))
7088851 The Grand Canal looking East from the Campo San Vio towards the Bacino (oil on board)) by Tironi, Francesco (1750-1800); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas)
7088695 Venice with Shipping (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Hongs, Canton (oil on canvas)
402794 The Hongs, Canton (oil on canvas) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1859 (pencil and w / c on paper)
417286 The Grand Canal, Venice, 1859 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Luggage boat on Lake Geneva, 1855 (oil on canvas)
SC14448 Luggage boat on Lake Geneva, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Bocion, F.L.D. (1828-90); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Swiss, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Magnificent World of Canal Transport: From Venice to Philadelphia" Step into a world where waterways become highways, and boats are the vessels that connect bustling cities. In San Samuele, Venice, witness the enchanting beauty of gondolas gliding through narrow canals, as captured in a captivating watercolor painting (w/c). The iconic Santa Maria della Salute stands tall in an 1833 engraving, symbolizing both architectural grandeur and the importance of canal transport. Travel back in time to c. 1720-80 with oil on canvas masterpieces depicting the vibrant life along The Grand Canal from Ca da Mosto to Fabbriche Nuove. Admire the majestic Rialto Bridge connecting Venetians as they navigate this vital artery of trade and commerce. Another stunning oil on canvas artwork showcases "The Entrance to the Grand Canal, " offering a glimpse into how canal transport shaped Venice's identity. Across continents, canal transport played a significant role in shaping societies. A vividly colored lithograph from c. 1850 captures a bird's eye view of Philadelphia bustling with activity along its intricate network of canals. Witness steamboats racing on Mississippi River in America or marvel at Saturnia gracefully sailing across unknown horizons, not limited to passenger ships; it also facilitated trade and industry. Immerse yourself in scenes like "Barges on a Canal in Summer, " where cargo-laden vessels traverse peaceful waters depicted beautifully by an oil-on-canvas masterpiece. Even major European cities owe their development partly to canal systems – London's Thames Embankment is immortalized through meticulous brushstrokes on panel showcasing its maritime heritage while Antwerp thrived due to shipping activities portrayed vividly on canvas. From serene landscapes dotted with figures enjoying riverside tranquility to mighty forts guarding entrance points like Perch Rock Fort and Lighthouse welcoming ships arriving at Mersey – canal transport has left an indelible mark on our history and culture.