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Canaletto and the Art of Venice: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

The Basilica of San Marco

These drawings are taken from opposing viewpoints in the Piazza, looking towards and away from the Basilica of San Marco. The resulting paintings are on display in the final section.
Canaletto (Venice 1697-Venice 1768)

San Marco and the Piazza, looking east c.1723-4

Pencil, pen and ink | 18.1 x 23.4 cm | RCIN 907429

Venice: San Marco and the Piazza, looking east

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Canaletto (Venice 1697-Venice 1768)

The Piazza looking west c.1723-4

Pencil, pen and ink | 18.0 x 23.1 cm | RCIN 907434

Venice: The Piazza, looking west

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