Canaletto
(Italy 1697–1768)
The tower of Malghera
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
The tower of Malghera (now Marghera) was raised as a fortification by the Venetians in the 15th century. It is seen in brilliant light against the sky. At the edge of the lagoon a pair of fishermen dig for eels while a fishing boat glides over the ruffled water.
- Media
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 29.6 x 42.7cm platemark (irreg.); 29.9 x 43.2cm sheet (irreg.)
- Signature & date
- Signed l.l., [incised plate] "A Canal...". Not dated.
- Credit
- Sir Philip Street Bequest 1939
- Accession number
- 6864
