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Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore

Joseph Wagner after Canaletto

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed engraving of an architectural scene featuring the church of San Giorgio Maggiore. The horizon aligns with the base of the church, which is the central focus. The facade is surrounded by buildings and a bell tower. The engraving uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey. In the foreground, there are small boats and gondolas on the water with people.

Artwork Details

Date
1742
Medium
engraving and etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5009 × 3501 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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