Capriccio with a Lock Gate by a River c. 1754

This pen and wash drawing by Canaletto, "Capriccio with a Lock Gate by a River" (c. 1754), depicts a picturesque scene with a lock gate, a river, a bridge, and a building. The Italian artist was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of Venetian architecture and cityscapes. Canaletto’s meticulous attention to detail in his “capriccio” drawings, which combine elements of real and imagined scenes, offers a glimpse into his artistic vision and the grandeur of the Venetian landscape.