Mestre

Canaletto, ca. 1735/1746

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a town square next to a canal. Buildings, trees, people, and activities are depicted in fine, intricate brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey and black. Figures on horseback or walking, along with boats in the canal, are visible. The sky is overcast with detailed cloud formations.
Kunstenaar
Canaletto
Datering
ca. 1735/1746
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching on laid paper
Afmetingen
30,1 × 43 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a town square next to a canal. Buildings, trees, people, and activities are depicted in fine, intricate brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey and black. Figures on horseback or walking, along with boats in the canal, are visible. The sky is overcast with detailed cloud formations.

Canaletto