In “The Tower of Marghera” Canaletto turns his gaze outside Venice, along the edge of the lagoon near Mestre, and transforms this fortified outpost into a lyrical landscape. The tower, isolated and somewhat worn, dominates the scene like a silent sentinel, while beside it nestles a low house with chimneys, a sign of a simple life on the margins.
In the foreground fishermen's boats glide across the calm water and figures work, row and haul in nets: the lagoon is not merely a backdrop but a setting of daily toil, rendered in a golden light that softens the harshness of the structures.
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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