La casa con il peristilio

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.

Artista: Canaletto
Datazione: 1741
Tipologia: Stampa
Tecnica: Acquaforte
Dimensioni: 37,5 × 21,8 cm
Collezione: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza: Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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