Mestre
Canaletto, c. 1735/1746
- Artist
- Canaletto
- Date
- c. 1735/1746
- Type
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 30.1 × 43 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a bird's-eye view of a town square next to a canal. Buildings, trees, people, and activities are depicted in fine, intricate brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey and black. Figures on horseback or walking, along with boats in the canal, are visible. The sky is overcast with detailed cloud formations.