In this view of Venice Canaletto chooses a quiet edge of the lagoon, far from the bustle of St Mark's Square, to portray a more intimate, everyday city. On the right, the palace lit by a warm light becomes a theatrical wing, while small groups of figures move along the shore: fishermen, passers-by, perhaps workers busy with the boats.
In the background, gondolas and sailing ships dot the calm water, with bell towers and towers emerging in the distance, blending topographical precision with a suspended atmosphere of silent expectation at daybreak or nightfall.
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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