La Torre di Malghera

Canaletto, kb. 1735/1746

The image shows a calm expanse of water with low mountains or hills in the distance. A tall tower is on the right side of the image. The building style is illustrated with fine line work, showcasing textures like stone and plaster. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of grey depicting light and shadow. Small boats and figures can be seen on the water, with additional boats and structures along the shore. Clouds in the background contrast with the detailed landscape.
Művész
Canaletto
Datálás
kb. 1735/1746
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching
Méretek
29,9 × 42,7 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a calm expanse of water with low mountains or hills in the distance. A tall tower is on the right side of the image. The building style is illustrated with fine line work, showcasing textures like stone and plaster. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of grey depicting light and shadow. Small boats and figures can be seen on the water, with additional boats and structures along the shore. Clouds in the background contrast with the detailed landscape.

Canaletto