Vaprio d'Adda
The Met
Artist: Bernardo Bellotto(Italian, Venice 1722–1780 Warsaw)
Date: 1744
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (64.1 x 99.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1939
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide river flows past a town with buildings and trees, figures on the bank, cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide, dark blue-green river flows horizontally across the middle ground, with a town visible on the far bank and a group of figures on the near bank. The sky occupies the top third of the canvas, a deep blue with dramatic, light-edged clouds that are darker towards the horizon. On the far bank, a series of light-colored buildings with red roofs are nestled among dark green trees, extending across the bank. Prominent structures include a tall, slender church tower on the far left and another square tower further to the right. The town appears to be built on a raised, dark green embankment. The river's surface is textured with ripples, reflecting the dark sky. In the middle of the river, a small, dark boat carries two figures. The foreground on the left is dominated by dark green foliage. On the far right, a group of approximately seven figures wearing various garments are gathered on a light-colored patch of ground. Their clothing includes shades of red, white, blue, and yellow. One figure is seated on the ground, while others stand around. A tall, slender tree with sparse white leaves extends from the right edge of the canvas, reaching towards the sky.
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