Pra della Valle
Canaletto
c. 1735/1746
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 30 x 43 cm (11 13/16 x 16 15/16 in.) sheet: 46.3 x 64.7 cm (18 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Paul Mellon Collection
Accession Number
1985.64.144
About the Artist
Canaletto · 1697–1768
The most famous view-painter of the 18th century, Canaletto's works are characteristically topographically correct with smooth, precise handling. His patrons were primarily English collectors.