An original and luminous 18th-century view of the Thames looking towards Westminster Bridge in London, by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. The picture was made in pen and brown ink with grey wash on paper. Prominent is London's great river, with its boats of various sizes, while further back Westminster Bridge is depicted. On the right bank of the Thames some London buildings and the lighthouse can be admired. The sky shows dark clouds on the horizon, but the day remains fine.
There are three variants of this picture painted by Canaletto. The work is dated 1746 and is on display at the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA.
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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