The Grand Canal Looking Toward the Salute and the Dogana
1774
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1774
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Grand Canal Looking Toward the Salute and the Dogana is a 1774 ink by Francesco Tironi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a quiet canal lined with tall, pale buildings on both sides. Boats with long poles glide across the water, and a few people stand or sit inside them. The buildings have arched windows and balconies, and one has a dome in the distance. The sky is soft and cloudy, blending into the muted colors below. The artist used ink and wash to create shading, giving the scene a slightly faded look. This style makes the buildings and water feel calm and timeless. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
