La Torre di Malghera

The artwork La Torre di Malghera is a print created by Antonio Canal, called Canaletto in 1735. Currently, it is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The artwork is 0.427 meters in width and 0.299 meters in height.

The print depicts a serene scene along a waterway, likely in Venice, Italy. A tall, slender tower, the Torre di Malghera, stands prominently on the right bank. It is a simple, cylindrical structure with a small, enclosed observation deck at the top. A low building with a tiled roof extends from the tower's base, running along the water's edge.

Several figures are engaged in various activities along the shore and in boats on the water. Some appear to be fishing, while others navigate small, traditional Venetian boats. The scene is bathed in soft light, creating a sense of tranquility and capturing the everyday life of the time. The distant shoreline in the background is barely visible, emphasizing the vastness of the sky and the peaceful atmosphere.