An original 18th-century view of the Grand Canal with a view of Palazzo Balbi, by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. In the foreground is the Grand Canal, lit by a remarkable sunset light and plied by boats of various kinds. Along the sides of the canal Venetian palazzi stand side by side, Palazzo Balbi among them. The sky is threatening, with dark clouds on the left, while further back are white clouds.
The painting, an oil on canvas, is dated 1724. Canaletto painted many variants of this picture. The work is on display at Ca' Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice.
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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