La Torre di Malghera

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image shows a riverside view with architectural elements and natural features. The sky occupies a large portion of the upper area, with a few clouds. A tall tower stands on the right side among other structures with chimneys, overlooking a landscape of rolling hills. The scene is detailed with fine lines like an etching, creating a sense of depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white for contrast. In the foreground, figures in boats are visible, set against the calm water reflecting the sky above.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 x 43.2 cm (11 13/16 x 17 in.)
    sheet: 46.5 x 63.6 cm (18 5/16 x 25 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.139

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 2, state ii/iii

  • Series Title

    Vedute [Vesme 1-32]

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.

1945

  • Pallucchini, Rodolpho and Guarnati, G.F.. Le acqueforti del Canaletto. Venice: Edizioni Daria Guarnati, 1945, no. 8.

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. 2, ii/iii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 2, ii/iii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 2.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A. Canal f.; lower center in plate: la Torre di Malghera

Watermarks

Coat of arms (Bromberg 1)

Wikidata ID

Q74070548

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