Capture the timeless beauty of Venice with this exquisite vintage postcard. The view looks across the shimmering lagoon towards the iconic island of San Giorgio Maggiore, its famous church and campanile visible in the distance. In the foreground, a traditional bragozzo fishing boat with a striking red and yellow sail catches the eye, while a gondolier expertly navigates the water nearby, creating a scene rich with atmosphere and colour.

Published in Milan and Venice by the noted Italian company A. Scrocchi, this card is a wonderful example from the 'Golden Age' of postcards (circa 1910). The painterly image is likely a high-quality chromolithograph, lending it a soft, artistic feel. The reverse features a classic divided back with an elegant floral Art Nouveau-style divider, typical of the era.

This postcard is in good, unused condition, with a clean back and its original deckled (serrated) edges intact. It's a charming piece of ephemera that evokes the romance of the Grand Tour and the artistry of early 20th-century Italian printmaking.

• Era: Circa 1910s
• Dating: Golden Age of postcards, c.1907-1920, based on the divided back layout which became standard in Italy from 1907, and the typical artistic style of the period.
• Origin: Italy
• Publisher: A. Scrocchi - Milano
• Subject: Venetian lagoon with sailing boats, view of Isola di San Giorgio
• Condition: Good; clean and unused with slightly soft corners and original deckled edges.
• Collectibility: Desirable for collectors of Italian topography or Golden Age art postcards. While Venice is a very common subject, the quality printing by A. Scrocchi and the colourful composition make it an attractive example.

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