Artwork
Title Plate
Title Plate is an ink print by the Baroque artist Canaletto. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across center in plate: VEDUTE / ... / DA / ANTONIO CANAL / ... (7 more lines)
About this work
Overview
This etching, titled 'Title Plate', is a print by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, created around 1740. It is one of his rare works in the medium of etching.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a simple harbor scene with boats, docks, and buildings. The composition is characterized by crisp and clean lines, suggesting a precise drawing.
Technique & Style
The reuse of identical boat shapes in the etching implies that Canaletto may have employed repeated elements or adapted existing designs, a practice that sheds light on his creative process.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
