LOU MARCHETTI, an Acclaimed American Painter in oils on canvas and a famed illustrator was born in Fondi, Italy and came to America with his family as a young boy. Lou flourished as an artist with his paintings of European vistas proving to be magnets for collectors of that genre, Lou also completed a monumental Life of Christ grouping for Artaffects which proved his versatility. He was known for the many book covers he painted through the years. He specialized in scenes of passionate romance. Lou was also a proud and longstanding member of The Society of Illustrators. All Marchetti artwork shown was commissioned Artaffects Ltd, exclusively, for reproduction on highly sought after collector plates. Here we have Venice. Lou painted an unforgettable scene of the harbor of Venice with a beautiful cityscape that memorably captures the spirit of the city of love and water and canals and serenity, forever..