La Piera del Bando. V.

La Piera del Bando. V.

Canaletto

1740

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a grand, multi-story building with many arches and columns. The building has a balcony on the second floor, and people are gathered in front of it. The scene is set in a city, with a tall column in the background and a body of water visible to the right. The etching is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Canaletto.

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