1890 Set of 11 Lithographs Views of Venice, Italy, after Carlo Naya

This is a set of 11 c. 1890 lithographs of Venice, Italy, after the photography of Carlo Naya. All 11 images are lithographed versions of photographs taken by Carlo Naya, an Italian photographer known for his work relating to Venice.

A Closer Look

The 11 photographs highlight important landmarks across the city. These include the Rialto Bridge, a view of the Grand Canal highlighting the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Campanile, St. Mark's Basilica, the courtyard of the Doge's Palace, the façade of the Doge's Palace, the entrance to the Arsenal, the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), St. Mark's Square, the Marciana Library, St. Mark's Clock, and a panorama from the Campanile that looks toward Santa Maria della Salute.

Publication History and Census

These lithographs were created and published c. 1890. Naya's original photographs were likely converted to lithographic images to print them more economically for the tourist market. We have not found any other cataloged examples.