Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V.

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image shows a city square with historical figures in elaborate attire engaged in various activities. The architecture features detailed classical elements, including arched windows and repetitive patterns. The style is a precise line drawing, likely created using etching techniques, with a monochromatic palette emphasizing strong contrasts between dark lines and lighter areas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.192

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 25, 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. 25, i/ii.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 25, i/ii.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 17.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A. Canal. f.; lower center in plate: le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V.

Wikidata ID

Q64954241

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