Grand Canal: Looking South West (c.1738; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Grand Canal: Looking South West - Canaletto - c.1738; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleGrand Canal: Looking South West
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1738; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions29.9 x 42.8 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationNational Gallery, London, UK

About Grand Canal: Looking South West

The artwork titled “Grand Canal: Looking South West” was created by the artist Canaletto around the year 1738 in Venice, Italy. This oil on canvas piece measures 29.9 by 42.8 cm and belongs to the Baroque art movement. It is a veduta, a highly detailed and accurate representation of a cityscape, and is currently housed in the National Gallery in London, UK.

The artwork masterfully captures a bustling scene along Venice’s Grand Canal. The viewer’s eye is naturally drawn down the canal, flanked by grandiose and intricate architectural structures that typify the Venetian Baroque style. The composition balances both human activity and the immense architectural presence, with gondolas and boats populating the waterways, and the domed building on the left juxtaposed with the ornate façade on the right. The light and reflections on water enhance the vibrancy and dynamism of the scene, illustrating Canaletto’s meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of Venetian life and architecture in the 18th century.

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