Prisco onor pur dura...

c. 1760

Joseph Wagner after Canaletto

Associated Names
Joseph Wagner

Artist, German, 1706 - 1780

Canaletto

Artist After, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image depicts an engraving showing a hilly terrain leading to a town. The view is from an elevated position looking down towards the distance. The horizon is low, with architectural features such as domes and spires indicating a cityscape in the far distance. The sky is prominent, filled with textured clouds rendered in a detailed linear style typical of engravings. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray creating contrast between the buildings, sky, and activities of the people in the foreground. Individuals are shown engaged in various activities on the hilly terrain, providing scale and human presence to the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.2 x 29.5 cm (8 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 29.9 x 43.8 cm (11 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.70.4

  • 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 of plate: Anto Canaletto inven. Prisco onor pur diva Delli Antenore mura. Berardi scul appo Wagner Ven. C. P. E. S.

Wikidata ID

Q76438807

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