The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking Southeast, with the Campo della Carità to the Right
The Met
Artist: Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)(Italian, Venice 1697–1768 Venice)
Date: 1730s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/2 × 30 5/8 in. (47 × 77.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bustling city canal with numerous gondolas, tall buildings, and a bell tower under a blue sky
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a wide canal scene in a city, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. A light blue sky with scattered white clouds occupies the top third of the canvas. The canal, a greenish-blue waterway, dominates the lower half, reflecting the surrounding architecture. On the left bank, a series of tall, multi-story buildings line the water's edge. The most prominent building on this side is light beige, featuring several arched windows, decorative columns, and two pointed spires on its roof. Adjacent to it are other buildings, some with balconies and red-tiled roofs, and one distinct red-colored building further down the canal. The right bank also features a continuous line of tall buildings, varying in color from light ochre to reddish-brown. A very tall, slender, reddish-brown bell tower with a pointed spire stands prominently on the right side, casting a shadow. The canal itself is busy with numerous dark-colored gondolas. Several gondoliers, dressed in dark clothing, stand at the stern of their boats, propelling them with long oars. Some gondolas have small, enclosed cabins. People are visible seated within some of these boats. In the foreground, multiple gondolas are actively moving, with their reflections visible in the water. The canal extends into the distance, where more buildings and smaller boats can be seen under a hazy sky.
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