19C Women, Children & Birds in Venice with Antonio Paoletti 1834-1912

Antonio Paoletti (Italian artist, 1834-1912)  Feeding the Pigeons at Piazza St Marco Venice

Antonio Paoletti was a 19C Italian portrait & genre painter, who lived most of his life in Venice. He was entranced by scenes of  young & old going about their daily lives, often feeding the birds in front of the incredible architecture of Venice. He exhibited in Milam, Turin & Rome, winning the Venice prize in 1894. 

Antonio Paoletti (Italian artist, 1834-1912) Feeding the Pigeons

Antonio Paoletti (Italian artist, 1834-1912) Rescuing the Birdnest

Antonio Paoletti (Italian artist, 1834-1912) An Afternoon Rest in the Piazza San Marco

Antonio Paoletti (Italian artist, 1834-1912) The Bird Seller