La torre di Malghera

Canaletto, circa 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.
Artista
Canaletto
Datazione
circa 1735/1746
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte
Dimensioni
29,9 × 42,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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