View of a River, Perhaps in Padua (1745; Italy) by Canaletto

View of a River, Perhaps in Padua - Canaletto - 1745; Italy

Artwork Information

TitleView of a River, Perhaps in Padua
ArtistCanaletto
Date1745; Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About View of a River, Perhaps in Padua

The artwork, entitled “View of a River, Perhaps in Padua,” was created by the renowned artist Canaletto in 1745 in Italy. This oil on canvas masterpiece belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls under the landscape genre. Presently, it is held within a private collection.

In the artwork, a serene riverside scene is depicted, potentially set in the city of Padua. A collection of elegant buildings lines the riverbank, with their reflections captured in the calm water below. A large, gracefully twisting tree occupies the foreground, adding a sense of depth and balance to the composition. Small groups of people are scattered throughout the scene, engaged in various activities, adding to the lively yet tranquil atmosphere. The soft light and harmonious color palette are characteristic of Canaletto’s meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of a vista.

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