The Market on the Molo

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image shows a scene from a dock or waterfront. The perspective is elevated, offering a wide view of the landscape. Buildings with architectural details are seen on the horizon. Boats with masts and sails are docked. The artwork features intricate line work typical of etchings, with a monochromatic color palette emphasizing details. Figures are engaged in activities closer to us, adding movement. Additional structures and the sky with linear clouds are seen in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.187

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 20, state iii/iv

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. 20, iii/iv.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 20, iii/iv.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 28

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: A. Canal. f.

Wikidata ID

Q64954233

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