L'Vom da morte divide...

c. 1760

Fabio Berardi

Associated Names
Fabio Berardi
Artist, Italian, 1728 - 1788
Canaletto
Artist After, Venetian, 1697 - 1768
The image is an etching featuring a low vantage point looking across water towards a small island or shore area. In the foreground, there is a rowboat with a figure seated inside. To the left, there is a stone structure with an arched opening facing the viewer. Near the building, a few figures are visible, and there is a small tree to the left. In the distance, other buildings, including a domed structure and a tower, are visible on the horizon. The sky is detailed with clouds in fine strokes, giving a textured feel. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown created through cross-hatching and line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Accession Number

    2007.70.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meyer, Vol. III, no. 18

  • Series Title

    Sei Villeggi Campestri, con figurette macchieti dopo Canaletto

Associated Artworks

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This is an engraving showing a grand architectural structure beside a body of water. We see the building with a classical facade, including a dome, as well as the surrounding water. The image has a low horizon, emphasizing the sky filled with detailed clouds. The line work adds texture to the clouds and water. The color palette is monochromatic. Figures and boats are seen near the water, with additional buildings on the horizon.

Casa de' Numi

Joseph Wagner
1760
This is a photograph of a sheet of paper with handwritten text. The photograph captures a simple composition focusing on the calligraphic writing on a textured gray paper. The paper has uneven edges and the hand-written text is centered slightly above the middle of the page. The script is in an elegant cursive style. There are no other elements or decorations on the paper; the focus is solely on the handwriting.

Sei Villeggi Campestri, con figurette macchieti dopo Canaletto

Fabio Berardi, Joseph Wagner
1760
The image shows a rustic, arched stone building on the left side, with a view extending towards a village on the right side. The background features various buildings and a cloudy sky. The intricate lines and monochrome palette highlight the textures and details. Figures can be seen at various distances from the viewer.

Mettendo i panni...

Fabio Berardi
1760

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Trinity Fine Art Ltd., London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom: Anto Canaletto inven. L'Vom da morte divid Picciola barca e ride! Berardi scul appo. Wagner Ven. a. C.P.E.S.

Wikidata ID

Q76438806

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