The House with the Peristyle [right]

1741

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image is a detailed engraving. It shows a scene from an elevated point of view looking over a body of water with boats and bustling activities. The horizon line is at the center of the composition, aligning with distant hills and the cityscape. Dome-like structures sit on the horizon. Architectural elements and figures are depicted with fine linear hatching, creating textures and shadows. The monochromatic palette contrasts sharply with white areas. An individual is perched on a structure on the right, overlooking the scene. A building in the center has ornate window designs, and figures are rowing small boats. The perspective and technique create depth, drawing the viewer into the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 x 21.7 cm (11 13/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 45.2 x 64.3 cm (17 13/16 x 25 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.149.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 14, state ii/ii

Associated Artworks

The image shows a detailed historical urban scene using fine etching techniques. The perspective is slightly elevated, offering a view of buildings leading towards the horizon. The rooftops and a dome-shaped structure dominate the horizon. Intricate linear strokes and crosshatching create texture and depth. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes detail and forms. Stone structures, buildings, and a figure are depicted in the foreground. Lines show movement and structure in the clouds above.

The House with the Inscription [left]

Canaletto

1741

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906.

1974

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: a catalogue and study illustrating and describing the known states, including those hitherto unrecorded. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1974, no. 14, ii/ii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 14, ii/ii

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 13.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: A.C.

Markings

inverted A

Watermarks

Coat of arms (top section of Bromberg 12)

Wikidata ID

Q74070633

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