The House with the Inscription [left]

Canaletto, 1741

The image shows a cityscape with various architectural structures. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing buildings and rooftops. In the foreground, there are stairs and a small figure. Further back, there are more buildings, with a prominent dome on the right side. The horizon is near the top, and the style uses detailed linework to depict texture and form. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey to create depth and contrast.
Artist
Canaletto
Date
1741
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
30 × 21.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a cityscape with various architectural structures. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing buildings and rooftops. In the foreground, there are stairs and a small figure. Further back, there are more buildings, with a prominent dome on the right side. The horizon is near the top, and the style uses detailed linework to depict texture and form. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey to create depth and contrast.

Canaletto