Imaginary View of Padua

Canaletto, c. 1735/1746

The image shows a landscape with a city skyline in the background. In the foreground, there are people and various structures, creating a busy scene. The detailing is intricate, with fine textures and a monochromatic color palette of black and white, giving a timeless quality to the artwork.
Artist
Canaletto
Date
c. 1735/1746
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
29.6 × 43.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a city skyline in the background. In the foreground, there are people and various structures, creating a busy scene. The detailing is intricate, with fine textures and a monochromatic color palette of black and white, giving a timeless quality to the artwork.

Canaletto