Canaletto

“Only rarely does he completely close a composition. More often than not, there is another corner to be turned at the end of a view, made seductive, perhaps, by a ray of sunlight, and the viewer thus identifies with the last, smallest figure in the painting, who remains there always: on the point of vanishing into the shady coolness of the perspective” (M. Levey).
Aimed at informed but non-specialized readers, this book offers a monographic summary of the life and work of Canaletto.
The short introduction examines the circumstances that led to the emergence and evolution of the artist’s personality. This is followed by a veritable “guided tour” through an imaginary museum of his masterpieces, splendidly illustrated, with complete descriptive captions.
A small anthology of critical and documentary writings and an essential bibliography make the books in this series up-to-date tools for students and art lovers alike.