Vue d’une ville au bord d’une rivière

Canaletto, vers 1735/1746

The image shows a landscape with a river, a village, and a bell tower. The composition includes a wooded area in the foreground with a broken tree trunk. Figures on horseback are crossing the river. The color scheme is predominantly black and gray. The sky has clouds and adds depth to the scene.

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 a landscape with a river, a village, and a bell tower. The composition includes a wooded area in the foreground with a broken tree trunk. Figures on horseback are crossing the river. The color scheme is predominantly black and gray. The sky has clouds and adds depth to the scene.

Canaletto