Imaginary View of Padua, from: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal

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.)