View of a Town with a Bishop's Tomb

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image is a detailed etching depicting a scenic view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set in the upper third of the image, dominated by distant hills and buildings. Architectural elements, including a bridge and several buildings, stretch across the horizon. To the left stands a grand structure with arches and intricate carvings, topped with statues. The etching style features finely detailed lines and hatching, creating depth and texture. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black and white. In the distance, a lightly clouded sky contrasts with the built structures below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.184

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 16, state ii/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. 16, ii/ii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 16, ii/ii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 14.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A. Canal f.V.

Wikidata ID

Q64954211

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