Imaginary View of Padua, from: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal
$500
ANTONIO CANAL, CALLED CANALETTO (1697-1768)
Imaginary View of Padua, from: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal
etching
circa 1735-44
on laid paper, watermark Crossbow (Bromberg 4)
a brilliant, early proof impression of the extremely rare first state (of three)
before the shading of the tree at centre left and other changes
printing with great contrasts and depth, to a luminous, glittering effect
trimmed to or just outside the platemark at left and right, narrow to small margins above and below
in very good condition
Plate: 11 ¾ x 17 1⁄8 in. (299 x 434 mm.)
Sheet: 12 ¼ x 17 1⁄8 in. (310 x 435 mm.)

