La casa con el peristilo

Canaletto, 1741

The image is an etching depicting an urban landscape with a focus on a central tall building. The scene shows a bustling city near a canal, with boats, people, and a seated figure on a stone platform. In the distance, there are buildings, domed structures, and rolling hills. The etching technique features detailed line work for texture and intricate details. The monochromatic palette uses black and white shades to convey depth, with cross-hatching in the sky for movement.
Artista
Canaletto
Fecha
1741
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte
Medidas
37,5 × 21,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image is an etching depicting an urban landscape with a focus on a central tall building. The scene shows a bustling city near a canal, with boats, people, and a seated figure on a stone platform. In the distance, there are buildings, domed structures, and rolling hills. The etching technique features detailed line work for texture and intricate details. The monochromatic palette uses black and white shades to convey depth, with cross-hatching in the sky for movement.

Canaletto