The Gondelier's Mishap (2025)Mixed-media painting by Suzette Datema

In Venice, the train station with its grand green dome was the scene of Marco and Lucia's whimsical romance. Marco, a passionate gondolier, adored Lucia, an artist who sketched at the station. One day, Marco decided to surprise Lucia with a grand gesture. As she sketched, he called out, "Lucia, my love, a surprise!" Standing in his gondola, he held a bouquet and a model of the station he'd made. But in his excitement, he fell into the canal with a splash, flowers and model flying. Lucia, startled, looked up to see Marco emerge, drenched but determined. The crowd laughed, but Lucia giggled, charmed by his earnestness. She helped him out, and he handed her the soggy bouquet and model, declaring, "For you, my love, even if I must dive into Venice's depths." Touched, Lucia kissed him amidst the laughter. Their love story became legendary, with Lucia's paintings of the event becoming popular. Under the station's dome, their romance thrived, proving true love often comes from the most unexpected mishaps.

Materials used:

Mixed media on stretched canvas supported by wood

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 61 x 91 x 1.2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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