Venetian school (XIX) - Bathers in the Lagoon. 65 x 83 cm (unframed) - 76 x 93.5 cm (framed). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. You're right—I'm not sure it's the Cross of St. George. I'll remove that reference. Regarding Ciardi and Fragiacomo: I confirm that the style is compatible; the lagoon's luminosity and loose brushstrokes are reminiscent of that circle. I'll proceed with the correct entry. The scene depicts a moment of daily life on the Venetian lagoon: a boat with several figures is at the center of the composition, with a young diver standing on the bow about to dive. In the background, several sailing boats animate a lagoon with a bright, hazy sky. The palette, dominated by the cool tones of water and sky, and the loose brushstrokes in the rendering of reflective surfaces hark back to the tradition of late-19th-century lagoon landscape painting, in the orbit of Guglielmo Ciardi and Pietro Fragiacomo. Condition report: Lined canvas. The painted surface is in good condition. This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further informations on the condition report are available upon request. - All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed. Note for non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, is-sued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and may therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 pro-vide for reduced processing times for works with a declared value below €50,000, at the discretion of the expert committee: typically 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Rendering Disclaimer: Lifestyle images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes only and may not ac-curately reflect the actual proportions of the work.