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Canaletto, hacia 1735/1746

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.
Artista
Canaletto
Fecha
hacia 1735/1746
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
30,1 × 43 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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.

Canaletto