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Canaletto, c. 1735/1746

The image depicts a canal scene with buildings and trees on both sides. There are figures engaging in various activities near the water. Boats can be seen on the canal. The sky has long, horizontal clouds. The etching uses delicate lines to capture architectural details, people, and the surroundings. The overall color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and white.
Artist
Canaletto
Date
c. 1735/1746
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
29.9 × 42.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a canal scene with buildings and trees on both sides. There are figures engaging in various activities near the water. Boats can be seen on the canal. The sky has long, horizontal clouds. The etching uses delicate lines to capture architectural details, people, and the surroundings. The overall color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and white.

Canaletto