La Maison au péristyle

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.

Artiste: Canaletto
Datation: 1741
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: Eau-forte
Dimensions: 37,5 × 21,8 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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