Vintage Framed Italian Miniature Painting?

[KevinM]

I purchased this miniature painting from the TS yesterday and I'm trying to figure out a few things about it. The painting is signed but I haven't been able to find a name like it (what I think the name is) with online searches.

The painting measures about 4" wide by 3 1/2" high. It looks to be in Italy I think, well maybe. I also think it is initialed on the lower front right "TF". The back looks like it might be signed "Frauco Triugoli".

Does anyone know if the painting is of a location in Italy or somewhere else? When the painting was possibly made and what the name is on the painting?

Thanks!
Kevin

[Mat]

Hi, the Church is San Marco in Venice, so Italy is right. I think the name on the back is Franco Tringoli,. Looks like some souvenir painting, maybe sold on the square before the church... Mat

[KevinM]

Thanks Mat! You are correct about the Church and I think that is the correct artist name too! I would agree that it is probably a tourist piece. Most likely mid-century, perhaps a little earlier...

Kevin