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The image shows a detailed architectural view of a courtyard in a classical building. The perspective is upward, focusing on the facade which has multiple stories, columns, and ornate windows. The style is precise with detailed architectural elements. The color palette consists of earthy browns and grays, giving the scene an aged look. In the courtyard, there are figures in period attire standing and conversing. The scene is framed by columns, leading the eye towards the building.
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The image shows a detailed architectural view of a courtyard in a classical building. The perspective is upward, focusing on the facade which has multiple stories, columns, and ornate windows. The style is precise with detailed architectural elements. The color palette consists of earthy browns and grays, giving the scene an aged look. In the courtyard, there are figures in period attire standing and conversing. The scene is framed by columns, leading the eye towards the building.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Venetian Courtyard, in the Procuratie Nuove

Canaletto

Date
c. 1760
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over traces of graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 46 x 34 cm (18 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1990.21.1
Credit line
Gift of Robert H. and Clarice Smith, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Baroque
  • Italy
  • architecture
  • Venetian
  • Venice
  • Palace
  • Palazzo Pisani
Provenance

William Mayor [d. 1874], London; John Postle Heseltine [1843-1929] (Lugt 1507), London; Henry Oppenheimer [1859-1932], London; (sale Christie's London, 10 July 1936, no. 50); Duc de Talleyrand, Saint-Brice-sous-Foret; Robert H. and Clarice Smith, Bethesa, MD, by 1974; given to NGA, 1990.

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NGA object ID 71393. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.