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Mooring Post Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Venice: The Mooring Posts of the Grand Canal" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Venice

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Mooring Post Collection: Rialto Bridge and gondolier, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Mooring Post Collection: A gondola crossing the Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Mooring Post Collection: Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe
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Mooring Post Collection: A river shore (oil on canvas)
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Mooring Post Collection: Untitled (Mooring and Anchor), 1873. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
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Mooring Post Collection: Gondola Moorings on the Grand Canal, 1904 / 1907. Creator: John Singer Sargent
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Mooring Post Collection: The Tiny Pool, [1879]. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
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Mooring Post Collection: Parte di ampio magnifico Porto all uso degli antichi Romani, ove si scuopre l inter
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Mooring Post Collection: The Grand Canal, Venice, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Mooring Post Collection: By the River Thames at Oxford, on a misty Autumn morning
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Mooring Post Collection: Eurasian Oystercatcher preening on mooring post Netherlands, Haematopus ostralegus, Netherlands
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Mooring Post Collection: Remnants Of Moorings In Water, Humberside, England
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Mooring Post Collection: Evening glow
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Mooring Post Collection: Grand Canal and Rialto, Venice
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Mooring Post Collection: Boat pier
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Mooring Post Collection: Pier at lake Rotorua with sunrise
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Mooring Post Collection: High tide on the Venetian Lagoon
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Mooring Post Collection: Canals of Burano with boats & colorful buildings
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Mooring Post Collection: Grand Canal, Venice
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Mooring Post Collection: Venice. The Grand Canal at sunset
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Mooring Post Collection: Melbourne
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Mooring Post Collection: Italy, Venice, Gondolas moored at St Marks square
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Mooring Post Collection: Italy, Venice, Mooring dock at St Marks square
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Mooring Post Collection: Muzzis Retirremiga airship, 1880s
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Mooring Post Collection: Panoramic view


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"Capturing the Essence of Venice: The Mooring Posts of the Grand Canal" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its iconic Rialto Bridge and gondoliers gracefully navigating the shimmering waters. As you stroll along the banks of the Grand Canal, your eyes are drawn to an array of mooring posts that stand as silent witnesses to centuries-old traditions. A gondola glides effortlessly across the Grand Canal, guided by a skilled gondolier who expertly secures it to one of these sturdy mooring posts. These simple yet essential structures have played a vital role in Venetian life for generations, providing safe harbor for these elegant vessels. The artistic world has also been captivated by these humble moorings. In 1873, Mary Vaux Walcott immortalized them in her painting "Untitled (Mooring and Anchor), " showcasing their rustic charm against a backdrop of Veneto's picturesque landscapes. Renowned artist John Singer Sargent was equally inspired by this scene, capturing "Gondola Moorings on the Grand Canal" in his masterful brushstrokes between 1904 and 1907. His work transports us back to an era when these posts were bustling with activity as gondolas awaited their passengers. Even James Abbott McNeill Whistler found inspiration in Venice's moorings. In his evocative piece "The Tiny Pool, " he skillfully portrays remnants of old-world charm amidst tranquil waters. But it is not only in Italy where we find evidence of such moorings' significance. Humberside, England reveals its own remnants through "Remnants Of Moorings In Water. " These echoes from afar remind us that even distant shores share similar tales. As you continue your journey along the Grand Canal, take a moment to appreciate how these unassuming wooden pillars connect past and present—a testament to the enduring spirit of Venice.