The House with the Inscription [left]

Canaletto, 1741

The image shows a cityscape with various architectural structures. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing buildings and rooftops. In the foreground, there are stairs and a small figure. Further back, there are more buildings, with a prominent dome on the right side. The horizon is near the top, and the style uses detailed linework to depict texture and form. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey to create depth and contrast.
Kunstenaar
Canaletto
Datering
1741
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching
Afmetingen
30 × 21,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a cityscape with various architectural structures. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing buildings and rooftops. In the foreground, there are stairs and a small figure. Further back, there are more buildings, with a prominent dome on the right side. The horizon is near the top, and the style uses detailed linework to depict texture and form. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey to create depth and contrast.

Canaletto