An original and rare 18th-century capriccio of a humble Venetian courtyard, in graphite on paper, by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. In the foreground is the courtyard, with women hanging out the washing. On the left is a palazzo with an upper colonnade, while below is a storehouse with barrels and a press for crushing grapes. In the background a bell tower can be seen, together with part of the church shown on the right-hand side of the picture. The sky is clear, with a few clouds on the horizon.
The work is undated. There is another variant of this work by Canaletto.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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