The Canal Grande between Palazzo Bembo and Palazzo Vendramin Calergi (After 1730, Woburn Abbey Art Gallery, Woburn, UK)

This painting is one of a series of 22 views of Venice's canals and buildings commissioned to Canaletto by the Duke of Bedford.

Aside from the duke, most well-off visitors wanted to preserve their memories of their happy times in Venice and did not disdain to pay substantial sums to have their views revisited.

Canaletto's imposing mix of water, sky and buildings is taken up by the ceramic artist as a challenge. He faithfully reproduces the canvas giving the table lamp a personal touch and a shine that can only be the distinctive signature of one of the top ceramists in the world.

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