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Rococo · 1730

The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice

The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice by Canaletto

The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice (1730) by Canaletto. Its palette is led by pale muted azure aqua (#c2d9dc, 34%) and golden olive (#797d5b, 22%), with accents of pale golden sand and soot. Overall the canvas is light, moderately saturated and warm.

Palette

Color families

Brown 31%, Gray 21%, Blue 15%, White 15%, Black 7%

Measurements

Lightness
0.65
Contrast
0.68
Vividness
0.036
Warmth
+0.46
Complexity
160 cells
Hue range
0.57
Focus
0.01

Details

Date
1730
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
49.6 × 73.6 cm
Genre
Veduta
Collection
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston

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