About This Painting:

I heard becoming a gondolier in Venice is a serious business.  According to eHow careers, first you have to (1) find a mentor willing to tutor you, then (2) attend a school to learn how to maneuver the gondola, and (3) practice, practice, practice!  When you think you're ready, (4) you take the exam offered by the Gondolier Association.  If you pass this very difficult exam, (5) you get your license to be an official gondolier.  The competition is fierce and there are only 400 licensed gondoliers in Venice... Wow, it is serious.  But one thing maybe I'd like to see change in exam rules is the "singing is not required" part.  Wouldn't it be nice if you know your gondolier can serenade for you?

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Media: original watercolor
Image Size: 6 X 8 in (15.2 X 20.3 cm) (matted white 11 X 14 in)
Price: Sold


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