La libreria. V.

in or before 1742

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image depicts a street view in what appears to be Venice. An ornate building is on the right side, extending diagonally across the scene. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the building and a column with a statue on the left. The style of the image resembles classical etching, with intricate lines capturing architectural details and sky texture. Figures in traditional clothing are present, along with some small animals. More people are seen in the distance, adding depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between the structures and the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.185

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 18, state iii/iii

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. 18, iii/iii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 18, iii/iii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 15.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A. Canal. f.; lower center in plate: la Ceca V.

Wikidata ID

Q64954228

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