Aux portes de Dolo

Canaletto, vers 1735/1746

The image shows an etching of a riverside scene with small boats on the water. Buildings line the horizon, with one having a tall spire. Figures and boats can be seen along the shore. The etching is detailed with fine line work, capturing textures of walls, roofs, and water. The color palette is monochrome in shades of black and gray. Closest to us, there is a wooden structure and figures attending to boats near the shore.
Artiste
Canaletto
Datation
vers 1735/1746
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
29,8 × 43,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an etching of a riverside scene with small boats on the water. Buildings line the horizon, with one having a tall spire. Figures and boats can be seen along the shore. The etching is detailed with fine line work, capturing textures of walls, roofs, and water. The color palette is monochrome in shades of black and gray. Closest to us, there is a wooden structure and figures attending to boats near the shore.

Canaletto