Who created "Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)"?

Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso) was created by Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) in 1697–1768.

Is "Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)" in the public domain?

Yes, Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)

Q: When was "Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)" created?

This artwork was created 1697–1768.

Q: What medium is "Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)"?

Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso) is Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over traces of lead or graphite (recto). Squared in lead or graphite. Faint traces of a constructed outline drawing of an architectural scene, in lead or graphite; faint traces of a constructed outline drawing of buildings along a Venetian canal in lead or graphite (verso).

Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)

1697–1768

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over traces of lead or graphite (recto). Squared in lead or graphite. Faint traces of a constructed outline drawing of an architectural scene, in lead or graphite; faint traces of a constructed outline drawing of buildings along a Venetian canal in lead or graphite (verso)

Dimensions

10 3/16 x 16 1/4in. (25.9 x 41.3cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1943

Accession Number

43.61

Lagoon Capriccio (recto); Architectural Scene (verso)

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