This beautiful vintage postcard captures a serene view of the Venetian lagoon, looking towards the iconic island of San Giorgio Maggiore. In the foreground, traditional sailing boats with their distinctive terracotta-coloured sails drift on the water alongside a solitary gondolier, their forms reflected in the gentle ripples. The famous Palladian church and its campanile (bell tower) rise majestically in the background, rendered in a soft, atmospheric palette.

Printed in Italy by the Milanese publisher 'S&S', this card is a fine example of early 20th-century chromolithography, designed to emulate the look and feel of a watercolour painting. The divided back dates it to the 'Golden Age' of postcards, circa 1910. The card is part of a numbered series (3699-12), suggesting it was one of many artistic Italian scenes produced by this publisher.

Unused and unposted, this card offers a clean glimpse into the tourist art of pre-war Italy. It's a charming piece for any collector of Italian topography, maritime scenes, or artistic postcards from this classic era.

• Era: Circa 1910s
• Dating: Pre-WWI Italy, c.1906-1915, based on the divided back format and artistic chromolithograph style.
• Origin: Italy
• Publisher: S&S (Milano)
• Subject: Artistic view of Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore
• Condition: Fair; water stain top left on image, soft corners.
• Collectibility: Venice is a perennially popular postcard topic. While this specific view is common, the artistic watercolour style and the lesser-known Italian publisher 'S&S' may appeal to specialist collectors of Italian cards or artistic views.

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