| Method | Etching with early hand colouring |
| Artist | Antonio Canaletto |
| Published | An. Canal. f. [1744] |
| Dimensions | Image 293 x 427 mm, Plate 302 x 432 mm, Sheet 353 x 452 mm |
| Notes |
A view of the town of Dolo on the Riviera del Brenta, near Venice, one of a rare series of 34 etchings of Venetian Vedute by Canaletto. Numerous boats and gondolas transport goods up the Brenta river, while groups of people wander the banks. On the left, the bank is faced by a number of large palazzi, including a large Palladian villa, while on the right, the Church of San Rocco and its tower overlooks a tidal garden. The town of Dola became an important inland transport hub following the decrease of Venetian maritime power in the Mediterranean. The tower of Dolo was the highest point outside of Venice, and second only to the tower of San Marco in the whole of the Veneto. Giovanni Antonio Canal, known colloquially as Canaletto (18th October 1697 - 19th April 1768) was an Italian painter and printmaker. Canaletto is celebrated as the master of Venetian vedute, being one of the most popular artists for British aristocrats on the Grand Tour. Canaletto's major inspiration were the Roman vedute and capricci of Giovanni Paolo Pannini. Although best known for his paintings, Canaletto also produced a number of etchings, including a series of 30 plates of Venice and its surrounds. The interest in Canaletto's work in Britain was great, spurred by the collections of various British nobles, and especially by George III, who amassed a significant number for the Royal Collection. As a result, prints of Canaletto's vedute were in high demand. Inscribed in bottom right corner of plate: 'F F 3' Third State, early impression of second printing. Bromberg 4 (iii/iii), De Vesme 4, P&G 4. Condition: Watermark 'R' surmounted by crown (Bromberg No. 10), near Palladian villa at left of image. Small tears, stains, and foxing to margins, not affecting image. Stain to left centre of image. Water stain and oxodisation of colouring to right of plate. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £1,500.00 |
| Stock ID | 37583 |