An original and luminous 18th-century view of the Thames, by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. The scene is portrayed from the terrace of Somerset House; there are some passers-by on the broad walk, some of them gazing at the view from the terrace. Prominent is London's great river, whose breadth dominates the whole painting, plied by boats of various sizes. On the opposite bank London unfolds, with its English-style buildings and tall churches. The sky shows dark clouds on the horizon, drawn by Canaletto with shades of pink, but the day remains fine.
The work, an oil on canvas, is undated. Other variants of this work by Canaletto exist.
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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