Detail from A Regatta on the Grand Canal
This work depicts the annual carnival regatta in Venice. Some of the figures in the foreground wear the 'bauta', a costume of white mask and black cape which was typically worn during the the carnival. The painting shows the one-oared light gondola race....
Detail from A Regatta on the Grand Canal Print
Create your own bespoke print of this detail from A Regatta on the Grand Canal by Canaletto from our collection. About this painting A Regatta on the Grand Canal, about 1740 © The National Gallery, London This painting joined our collection in 1929...