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Giovanni Antonio Canal – ‘Canaletto’–was famed for his vedute, or views of the city, and renowned for his skill at perspective. The pieces in this collection mirror his architectural style and the use of reflection in his works.
Perspective
Giovanni Antonio Canal – ‘Canaletto’–was famed for his vedute, or views of the city, and renowned for his skill at perspective. The pieces in this collection mirror his architectural style and the use of reflection in his works.
Opposite: Canaletto, 1697-1768
Venice: Entrance to the Cannaregio (detail), probably 1734-42
Canaletto’s Venice: Piazza San Marco, about 1758 and Venice: Entrance to the Cannaregio, probably 1734-42 inspired our ‘Perspective’ collection. In the former work, there’s a sense we’re right there–in among the action of the colonnade. The arches that line Saint Mark’s Square, and shape thousands of windows throughout the city’s palaces, are key motifs in these pieces. In the ring and bangle, you can see the arched motif reflected in the shape of the metal with another arch set behind to give a feeling of depth. The mystery of Venice, a city of masks, creates intrigue amid the white diamonds.
“A good painting is a journey into a world where things are more beautiful than in reality.”
Canaletto
Canaletto, 1697–1768
London: Interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh (detail), 1754
Canaletto, 1697-1768
Venice: Piazza San Marco (detail), about 1758
The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Bangle
The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Yellow Gold Ring
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The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Ashoka Yellow Gold Earrings
$11,800.00
The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Ashoka Yellow Gold Ring
Canaletto, 1697-1768
Venice: The Basin of San Marco on Ascension Day (detail), about 1740
The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Platinum Bangle
The Boodles National Gallery Collection - Perspective Collar
Behind the design
To create this collection, Boodles designers had special access to the Gallery, gaining valuable insight on the detail of the Gallery’s treasures which inspired unique and wearable works of art.
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Play of light
A play of light is what jewellery is all about. The subtle shimmer of stones, the soft lustre of pearls and the delicate sheen of gold and platinum. This collection is inspired by the play of light used throughout some of the world’s most famous Impressionist Masterpieces.
Motherhood
The theme of motherhood also runs through some of the Gallery paintings. Throughout centuries this is a subject matter that never wavers, and we’ve taken inspiration from this sense of continuity for this collection.
Brushstrokes
One of the joys of visiting the National Gallery in person is the opportunity to get up really close to a masterpiece, you’re often struck by the shape of the brushstrokes. This collection is inspired by the swish of the brush by artists such as Cezanne and Van Gogh.
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