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Fabio Berardi after Canaletto

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coastal scene with buildings along the horizon line and a tower on the left. The brushstrokes are finely detailed, giving the scene a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia. Figures are visible near the water, and a boat is moored to the right. More figures can be seen in the distance on the water.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1760
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4792 × 3518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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