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Creation Date
18th century
Medium
Etching on paper
Dimensions
16.25 x 11.25, 23 x 17.5 (in frame)
Credit Line
Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015
Accession Number
2015.66
Creator Biography
Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto), Italian, born in Venice, Italy, 1697-1768.
Description
Etching of a city scene. A canal goes through the center of the scene, with gates closed at the edge of the water. Buildings line the side of the canal with merchants, well-dressed ladies, and beggars populate the street.