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Joseph Smith|Canaletto

The Locks at Dolo, an oval-shaped basin with boats at center, buildings on either side, a fruit vendor and groups of figures in the foreground, from 'Views' (Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal)

1735–46
Etching; second state of three
29.9 × 42.9 cm (11.8 × 16.9 in)

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