Pra della Valle

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image shows an urban square with historical architecture. The square is bordered by classical buildings, including one with a tall bell tower on the left. The right side features buildings with arches, potentially indicating an arcade or covered walkways. There are figures throughout the square engaged in various activities, including conversations, movement, and observation. A horse-drawn carriage is in the foreground. The drawing is detailed, capturing the architectural elements and the lively atmosphere of the square. The background fades into an urban landscape with trees and distant structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.177

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 8, state i/ii


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. 8, i/ii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 8, i/ii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 8.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A. Canal f.; lower center in plate: Pra della Valle

Wikidata ID

Q64954202

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