Landscape with Ruined Monuments

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image features a classical architectural scene captured from a slightly elevated viewpoint. In the center and slightly to the right, a grand arched structure stands, adorned with ornate carvings and creeping vegetation. To the left, a large, rugged stone pillar rises in front, partially obscuring the view. Further left, two small figures are visible engaged in work. Beyond them, a large pyramid-like monument stands in the distance. On the right, there are a couple of trees and the spire of a building visible. The skies have fine, horizontal lines. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.198

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 31, only state


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. 31, only.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 31, only.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 21.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: A. Canal f.

Wikidata ID

Q64954263

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