Ale Porte del Dolo

Canaletto, c. 1735/1746

The image shows an etching of a riverside scene with small boats on the water. Buildings line the horizon, with one having a tall spire. Figures and boats can be seen along the shore. The etching is detailed with fine line work, capturing textures of walls, roofs, and water. The color palette is monochrome in shades of black and gray. Closest to us, there is a wooden structure and figures attending to boats near the shore.
Artist
Canaletto
Date
c. 1735/1746
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
29.8 × 43.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an etching of a riverside scene with small boats on the water. Buildings line the horizon, with one having a tall spire. Figures and boats can be seen along the shore. The etching is detailed with fine line work, capturing textures of walls, roofs, and water. The color palette is monochrome in shades of black and gray. Closest to us, there is a wooden structure and figures attending to boats near the shore.

Canaletto