1740
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
La Torre di Malghera is a 1740 ink by Canaletto, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a tower standing prominently on the right side. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as rowing a boat and working on the shore. The background features a mountain range, adding depth to the scene. A notable detail is the presence of a dock extending into the water, where a boat is moored. This element adds a sense of tranquility to the overall atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of etching.
Giovanni Antonio Canal (18 October 1697 – 19 April 1768), commonly known as Canaletto (Italian: ), was an Italian painter from the Republic of Venice, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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