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Peisaj citadin venețian

Giovanni Antonio, zis Canaletto Canal

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest

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Peisaj citadin venețian is a 1750 unspecified by Giovanni Antonio, zis Canaletto Canal, held at Romanian Academy in Bucharest.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Antonio, zis Canaletto Canal
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Romanian Academy in Bucharest

About this work

This painting shows a busy street by a canal. Buildings line both sides—some tall, some short—with clothes hanging out windows. People walk, chat, and carry things. A bridge crosses the water, and boats float nearby. The sky is light, with a few clouds. Notice how the artist used shadows and light to make the scene pop. The colors are warm, like old bricks and faded fabrics. If you like this, check out chiaroscuro—it’s the technique that makes shadows and light stand out like this.