The Grand Canal, Venice

Like his uncle, the famous Canaletto, Bellotto was a ¡°veduta¡± (Italian for view ) specialist, meaning he painted urban monuments and panoramic views. Highly fashionable in Italy in the 18th century, the ¡°veduta¡± style was particularly popular with young British aristocrats undertaking the ¡°Grand Tour¡±¡ªa visit to the European continent that formed an integral part of their education. The predecessors of souvenir photographs, ¡°vedute¡± (plural) enabled travelers to keep a memento of their visits to Italian cities. Title The Grand Canal, Venice Creator Bernardo Bellotto Date Created Vers 1736-1740 Physical Location Lyon, France Physical Dimensions H 79 ; L 121 cm Provenance Acquis en 1891 Rights Photo ? MBA Lyon - EnDetail Medium Oil on canvas