Antonio Canaletto (After) - The Piazza San Marco in Venice, 1724 - Antiquarian Collotype - 77 x 105 cm
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Iconic art print after Antonio Canaletto – “Piazza San Marco in Venice” (1724)
For sale is a high-quality, large-format art print after one of the best-known motifs by the Italian veduta painter Antonio Canaletto.
Canaletto ranks among the most important artists of the 18th century and is regarded as a master of veduta painting. His detailed and atmospherically dense views of Venice continue to receive international recognition and are among the most sought-after cityscapes in European art history.
The motif “Piazza San Marco” is one of his most iconic depictions and shows the heart of Venice in striking clarity and perspective. Canaletto's ability to combine architecture, light, and spatial effect with nearly photographic precision makes his works unique and gives them an exceptionally high recognizability.
The present antiquarian light print impresses with its fine detail reproduction as well as its strong visual presence. Very large-format representations of this motif are highly sought after by collectors and lovers of classical cityscapes and create a striking impression in demanding interiors.
The extraordinary format underscores the impact of the composition and makes this work a distinctive focal point with classical elegance.
Details:
- Artist: Antonio Canaletto
- Title: Piazza San Marco in Venice
- Type: high-quality antiquarian collector’s print, light print
- Technique: print on sturdy paper
- Originality: reproduction
- Sheet size: 77 x 105 cm
- Condition: very good condition
- Provenance: Kunstverlag
- Era: veduta painting
- Nationality: Italian art
- Printed and published circa 1950-1970, at Hanfstaengl Verlag München
- Since then: stored flat in a graphic cabinet
- Professionally stored, from collection inventory.
- An iconic motif of European art history with high collector demand and extraordinary decorative effect.
Light print:
The light print is a historical photographic printing technique from the 19th century that is valued for its exceptional image quality. It was developed by Alphonse Poitevin and long regarded as one of the most precise methods for reproducing photographs and works of art. Characteristic is the use of a light-sensitive gelatin layer that enables the finest tonal transitions without visible raster.
It is precisely these seamless transitions and the impressive depth of detail that continue to make light prints especially appealing today. Unlike modern printing processes, the images appear soft, lively, and almost photographic – a mark of quality appreciated by collectors and art lovers. In addition, the light print is a meticulous craft that requires a lot of experience and is now rarely practiced.
This combination of technical sophistication, limited availability, and art-historical significance gives light prints a high collectability. For the art market, they represent an interesting and value-retaining category for discerning buyers.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes with tracking numbers.
no shipping to the Canary Islands, Taiwan not possible -
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Related artists:
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Francesco Guardi, Bernardo Bellotto, Giovanni Paolo Panini, Luca Carlevarijs, Hubert Robert, Claude Lorrain, J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateIconic art print after Antonio Canaletto – “Piazza San Marco in Venice” (1724)
For sale is a high-quality, large-format art print after one of the best-known motifs by the Italian veduta painter Antonio Canaletto.
Canaletto ranks among the most important artists of the 18th century and is regarded as a master of veduta painting. His detailed and atmospherically dense views of Venice continue to receive international recognition and are among the most sought-after cityscapes in European art history.
The motif “Piazza San Marco” is one of his most iconic depictions and shows the heart of Venice in striking clarity and perspective. Canaletto's ability to combine architecture, light, and spatial effect with nearly photographic precision makes his works unique and gives them an exceptionally high recognizability.
The present antiquarian light print impresses with its fine detail reproduction as well as its strong visual presence. Very large-format representations of this motif are highly sought after by collectors and lovers of classical cityscapes and create a striking impression in demanding interiors.
The extraordinary format underscores the impact of the composition and makes this work a distinctive focal point with classical elegance.
Details:
- Artist: Antonio Canaletto
- Title: Piazza San Marco in Venice
- Type: high-quality antiquarian collector’s print, light print
- Technique: print on sturdy paper
- Originality: reproduction
- Sheet size: 77 x 105 cm
- Condition: very good condition
- Provenance: Kunstverlag
- Era: veduta painting
- Nationality: Italian art
- Printed and published circa 1950-1970, at Hanfstaengl Verlag München
- Since then: stored flat in a graphic cabinet
- Professionally stored, from collection inventory.
- An iconic motif of European art history with high collector demand and extraordinary decorative effect.
Light print:
The light print is a historical photographic printing technique from the 19th century that is valued for its exceptional image quality. It was developed by Alphonse Poitevin and long regarded as one of the most precise methods for reproducing photographs and works of art. Characteristic is the use of a light-sensitive gelatin layer that enables the finest tonal transitions without visible raster.
It is precisely these seamless transitions and the impressive depth of detail that continue to make light prints especially appealing today. Unlike modern printing processes, the images appear soft, lively, and almost photographic – a mark of quality appreciated by collectors and art lovers. In addition, the light print is a meticulous craft that requires a lot of experience and is now rarely practiced.
This combination of technical sophistication, limited availability, and art-historical significance gives light prints a high collectability. For the art market, they represent an interesting and value-retaining category for discerning buyers.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes with tracking numbers.
no shipping to the Canary Islands, Taiwan not possible -
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Related artists:
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Francesco Guardi, Bernardo Bellotto, Giovanni Paolo Panini, Luca Carlevarijs, Hubert Robert, Claude Lorrain, J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Gallery
Artist
Antonio Canaletto (After)
Title of artwork
The Piazza San Marco in Venice, 1724 - Antiquarian Collotype - 77 x 105 cm
Technique
Giclée
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
77 cm
Width
105 cm
Style
Classical
Sold with frame
No
Period
19th century
