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The Bacino di San Marco: looking north
CANALETTO, Antonio (1697-1768)
Canaletto was the first great Venetian view painter, specialising in topographical and imaginary landscapes. His work was much sought after by British visitors to Venice and he spent the years 1746-55 in England. This picture probably dates from around 1730. It shows the view from Guidecca island towards the 'Basin of St Mark' with the principal public buildings of Venice, the Customs House, Campanile, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 76
Creation/Production
CANALETTO, Antonio
Date: 1730 ca
Acquisition
Purchase - ass. of NACF, 1957
Purchased with support from the Art Fund and other donors
Measurements
Height
(cm): 141.3
Width
(cm): 154
Height
(in): 55
Width
(in): 60
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
Currently on loan
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